Club 80-90 Forums

Hi, Just put the leisure battery back in after the winter break. Checked main battery before firing up showing 12.6v upto 13.6v when engine running lesiure battery showing 12.6v before running engine, but still showing 12.6 whilst engine running. Can't remember what it was last year but is this righ...

Hi All, Wish to upgrade the interior in my van and luckily know a friend who is a great carpenter. Problem is he doesn't know VW Vans and I don't know woodwork!!! Are there any plans out there I can download? Pictures or ideas? I have scanned the forum but must be missing any links!!! THANKS Chris

Hi, Need to get my van ready for winter. Unfortunately unable to keep it indoors in a garage and I have been recommended not to use a cover. So what is the best prep I can do before the harsh winter creeps in? What is the best wax? Anything for the hi top? Any advice would be appreciated... Regards ...

Hi,

I want to smarten up the hi top (white) on my van.

There are filled in holes (from awning coming off I've been told from previous owner) and a few other marks I've struggled to get off.
Is there a paint I can brush on to smarten it up?

Or any other recommendations?

Help please

Chris

Hi folks, Have a lovely pair of chrome bumpers, the rear of which has a black rubber strip. The front bumper I assume once had a pair of black rubbers, either side of number plate (obvious from marks and holes where clips go). Where can I get a replacement???? Would love to get one ASAP. Regards Chris

Hi folks, Just getting my trusty Dorris sorted for summer and want to clean up the hitop. Its white but with a few marks, scratches/stains and filled in holes from previous owner (awning blew off I believe) Anyway, getting van resprayed next year and want the hi top to be just as pristeen. So, what ...

Hi, Searched many links, still confused. Use to drive the van on a daily basis including winter so never had to worryabout the batteries. However, taken the van of the road and will be still for a while. Whats best for the batteries, ie main battery and leisure? Do I remove the leisure battery, char...

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Replaced spark plugs and oil Checked spark plugs when took them out, all but one were brown/tan (ie good condition of engine), however one is black/soot deposit. Could it be a sticking valve that is making the noise. Put some redex in and gave it a good run but still stru...

Hi, Can anyone help? Just recently, noticed loss of power on engine OK on straights but definately less power going up hills and accelarating away. Also sounds like occasional popping/knocking coming from engine. Was scheduled to do an oil change plus spark plugs this week anyway. Could anyone recom...

billy739 wrote:plenty hear in gloucester!

Thanks billy739, a contact, ie email or address would help, lol

Hi All,

Where can I get my LPG converted T25 checked to obtain a certificate?

Just trying to sort a few things out whilst I have time.

I live in the SHeffield area.

CHeers
Chris

Hi All,

Need to source a N/S lower roller for the sliding door, (which has come off in my hands a few times!!!)

Been on ebay etc where there is one, but looking for any decent sites that sell parts for future...
Seen one or two before but can't remember, lost links on pc

ANy ideas

Thanks
Chris G

Hi folks, Probably already know the answer to this but check before buying a new one. Leisure battery is not mainining its charge. Alternator and split relay working fine as I have checked with a voltmeter. Charging well over 13volts whilst engine running. However, any charge soons dissapears... Is ...

Cheers Mike,

I'm from NE, so apologies for not saying YORKshire.

MANY THANKS

Chris

Hi,

Going camping in van in ten days time.

Looking around Malham, Settle, Grassington in Yorkshire Dales.
Many sites not open until March.

Does anyone know of any sites that may be open or any good places to park for free in lay by's for example...?

Cheers
Chris