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by THE KESZTHELY KID
Yesterday, 12:33
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wing mirror upgrades?
Replies: 11
Views: 2359

Re: Wing mirror upgrades?

My Bezza is a 'Left-Hooker' and these mirrors work a treat in our RHD Blighty world.
Vanagon Manual Mirrors - Deluxe Manual Mirror Kit – GoWesty  :ok
by THE KESZTHELY KID
27 Jul 2026, 12:33
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How does your T25 Rust?
Replies: 7
Views: 196

How does your T25 Rust?

Silly Title? Maybe but over the weekend I saw a friend with a stunning Looking dark blue 1990 Diesel Hi-top Westy. But on closer inspection there were rust issues that are sound on my own T3. From experience the later the T3 the rustier they get! Is it the water cooling? Is it the vibes from the die...
by THE KESZTHELY KID
11 Jun 2026, 12:23
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: A Possible Idea for Bezza
Replies: 0
Views: 4878

A Possible Idea for Bezza

After my aborted trip to Holland I am tempted. No more sliding door runners to let me down  :rofl
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by THE KESZTHELY KID
11 Jun 2026, 12:15
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: LED (DOT approved) Headlights. A question
Replies: 3
Views: 2213

LED (DOT approved) Headlights. A question

I am considering purchasing a set for Bezza, my 1980 Westy. On my failed trip :( to Holland I fitted the 'Beam-Benders' onto Bezza's 7" H4 headlights.  However should I go about fitting a set of LED Headlights then how do I apply the 'Beam-Benders' to them? Would I still required to so as to be...
by THE KESZTHELY KID
28 Apr 2026, 12:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly
Replies: 27
Views: 14286

Re: CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

I certainly am Bus brother!

I maybe running a CV 2056cc with twin Dell's but we Air-heads have to stick together :ok
by THE KESZTHELY KID
20 Apr 2026, 12:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Painting the Dashboard
Replies: 4
Views: 9954

Painting the Dashboard

Howdo,

My 1980 Westy has a Black Dashboard. I would much prefer the Brown example but good used ones are rather steep in price.
Has anyone painted their dashboard? Or even laminated perhaps?

TIA
by THE KESZTHELY KID
10 Mar 2026, 08:01
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Spare Wheel Carrier (Biggest Tyre Size)
Replies: 8
Views: 110674

Re: Spare Wheel Carrier (Biggest Tyre Size)

When I got my 15" Wheels and Tyres I purchased one of these from Van Café ..
Oversized Spare Tire Carrier | Van Cafe  :ok
by THE KESZTHELY KID
10 Mar 2026, 07:57
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Does the Panel Think ..
Replies: 3
Views: 18443

Re: Does the Panel Think ..

Thanks Lads,

Firstly my 'Tryping error' as indeed the size is 215/65/15 (Thanks cobblers for the heads up!)

Scouting about on that there website across the pond  :wink:  39psi Front and 48psi in the rears is a popular suggestion.
by THE KESZTHELY KID
09 Mar 2026, 13:36
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: VW T25 Panel Van
Replies: 3
Views: 31701

Re: VW T25 Panel Van

Back in 2022 when I purchased Bezza I got a set of UNIROYAL 185 80 R14 102/100R RAINMAX 3 | Just Tyres . 
When I got the 15" Alloys I sold them on to a friend for her '73 Bay window Westy. Far better than the Chinese 'Ditch-finders' she had previously. 
by THE KESZTHELY KID
09 Mar 2026, 13:22
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Does the Panel Think ..
Replies: 3
Views: 18443

Does the Panel Think ..

My Fellow Vanagonaughts , I have fitted 'Bezza', my Westphalia Joker with a set of 15"  GoWesty OEM Replica Alloy Wheel Bundle [Bus/Vanagon]  along with a set of 315/65/15C Goodyear Cargo-Grip tyres  https://club8090.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/pimp.gif I was fishing for ideas about what fellow ...
by THE KESZTHELY KID
07 Jan 2026, 13:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MOT Fail Emissions Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 15052

Re: MOT Fail Emissions Advice

Dunno if this will help, When emissions testing first became part of the annual MOT my trusty Amanda , (A 547 LTA where are you now?), also failed on the Hydrocarbons. The MOT tester allowed me to take Amanda along the M62 for a sympathetic 'thrashing'. When retesting the emissions the Hydrocarbons ...
by THE KESZTHELY KID
06 Jan 2026, 13:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981
Replies: 4
Views: 11733

Re: 2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981

Here's a techy tome from GoWesty about early T25/Vanagon gearbox Shifter Systems: Why the '80-'82 Vanagon System is Terrible! – GoWesty

Food for though  :|  

FWIW I still have Bezza's 1980 box . All new shift bushes and links plus a CSP short shift kit make a BIG difference  :ok
by THE KESZTHELY KID
29 Dec 2025, 13:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T3 servicing West Yorkshire
Replies: 3
Views: 9298

Re: T3 servicing West Yorkshire

Afternoon Nick,

Jim at  Union Aircooled VW Repair and Restoration, West Yorkshire works on all T3's. Diesel, Wasser-boxer and Air-cooled. He owns a late T3 single cab Pick-up.

Tell 'em Rick sent you  :ok
by THE KESZTHELY KID
19 Nov 2025, 13:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Metal Engine Lid Sound Deadening
Replies: 1
Views: 25591

Metal Engine Lid Sound Deadening

Fellow Vanagonisti, T25iasts,

Where can I find some sound deadening material for my engine lid as one of the pieces is missing.

TIA.
by THE KESZTHELY KID
05 Aug 2025, 12:25
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: LED (DOT approved) Headlights
Replies: 14
Views: 130540

LED (DOT approved) Headlights

Bueno Estente, I have seen such as  7 inch LED headlights LAMP fit Land Rover Defender VW T25 T3 Vanagon sealed beam | eBay UK  on Fleabay and wondered if my fellow Vanagonisti have fitted such Headlights to their trusty Brick. I am currently using LED Bulbs in the stock H4 Headlights but proper LED...