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by spike72
11 Mar 2008, 18:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: speedo changing
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

speedo changing

i have german t25 1.7D is it possible to change from kph to mph also to swap over dash clocks to get a rev counter as mine has just temp/fuel guage

thanks
by spike72
06 Mar 2008, 21:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how much is a cam belt change
Replies: 16
Views: 2068

would love to do it myself but not to good at throwing spanners about

did think it sounded exspensive will ring a few other places

thanks for letting me know
by spike72
06 Mar 2008, 13:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how much is a cam belt change
Replies: 16
Views: 2068

how much is a cam belt change

been quoted £350 by "autofit"to have cam belt changed on a t25 lhd 1988 1.7 d

is this price about right or over priced ????
by spike72
20 Feb 2008, 21:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: puff of smoke whan changing gear or going up hill
Replies: 9
Views: 2786

grey/Black smoke is normal so long as it only happens under load. It should smoke pritty nicely but not obscure rear vission, though it will be noticable in the mirror at night if some headlaights are following you thats exactly it could not desribe it anybetter thanks for all your advice what a he...
by spike72
18 Feb 2008, 18:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: puff of smoke whan changing gear or going up hill
Replies: 9
Views: 2786

puff of smoke whan changing gear or going up hill

hi all what could be the problem i have a 1.7 deisel that when the van is under load like changing gear or going up hil i see a puff of smoke what could be the problem as i no nothing about cars/vans ect be told it could be 1,diesel pump knackered 2,injectors need re setting 3,dont worry about it th...
by spike72
04 Feb 2008, 20:48
Forum: Campers
Topic: Canopy question
Replies: 21
Views: 3780

how about some camo net .......we have a 20x20 net draped over van then on to poles loads of shade and help keeps the wind out too!!!!!!!!!!!
by spike72
29 Jan 2008, 19:53
Forum: Campers
Topic: how does the diesel heater work??
Replies: 5
Views: 1034

sorry sound a bt thick were is it located so i can have a look
my van is an ex german army radio van

only had van 2 weeks so new to t25

thanks for help
by spike72
29 Jan 2008, 16:11
Forum: Campers
Topic: how does the diesel heater work??
Replies: 5
Views: 1034

how does the diesel heater work??

hi i have factory diesel heater fitted in my van how does it work as i nly have a german transporter/carevelle owners manual please help!!!!
by spike72
21 Jan 2008, 18:51
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: refitting interior
Replies: 7
Views: 1253

really like the look of that

anybody knoe any good curtain/ seat cover makers
by spike72
21 Jan 2008, 13:41
Forum: Campers
Topic: got my van last night
Replies: 21
Views: 4010

so how easy would it be to add a lesire battery off of the second alternator
there is a big adaptor that would plug in to radio equip under rear van seat could i splice in to that also in dash there is a volt meter built into van
by spike72
20 Jan 2008, 18:33
Forum: Campers
Topic: got my van last night
Replies: 21
Views: 4010

done about 78-80,000 miles and cost me around£ 2500

also why does it have 2 alternators
by spike72
18 Jan 2008, 18:52
Forum: Campers
Topic: got my van last night
Replies: 21
Views: 4010

thanks jed will get on to that ..is it an easy swop???
by spike72
18 Jan 2008, 18:35
Forum: Campers
Topic: got my van last night
Replies: 21
Views: 4010

think ther lhd lights but with the black sticky tape beam adjusters on

thinking about a row of 4 driving light along the bumper for seing my way in festivals
by spike72
18 Jan 2008, 17:47
Forum: Campers
Topic: got my van last night
Replies: 21
Views: 4010

yeh it is straight came out of service 2 yrs ago and the guy who i bought it off was a german anorack with t25's there are a few guages dials that are on the van that i have no idea what they do also it has a generator running of a belt to the alternator for extra elec as i was a radio van so gona t...
by spike72
18 Jan 2008, 17:32
Forum: Campers
Topic: got my van last night
Replies: 21
Views: 4010

got my van last night

finally got to pick up my van last night ....woohooo what can i say why did'nt i pass my test years ago and buy one after the initial worry of driving on the left as it's a ex german army van it was f***ing great :D [IMG:640:480]http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/spike72/33d9_4.jpg[/img] IMG]htt...