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Is it possible to replace the 22mm threaded stretch con rod bolts for the 13mm non stretched ones at all?

I’m building a new engine. Just...

The slop in the gear change finally drove me to go for a refurb.  As I have an early van with a 12mm gear stick, air cooled manual,  I selected the...

Hi all -

Anyone know of anyone who could supply and fit a seatbelt for the centre seat of my R&R bed in my area (North Yorks/North East)? I’d be...

The MOT man was underwhelmed by my front jacking points and the fist inch or so of the lower part of the outriggers and gave me a big fat fail. 

The...

Has anyone bought one of the cheap turbo,s from ebay they sell for around £180, and seem to all come from Germany. has anyone bought one and if so...

So finally got around to removing the incorrectly installed luggage rack.. That only had 2 pop rivets on the rear and was pop rivited through the two...

Hi all ,I have a golf AHU 1.9 td in the back of my doka that I have had for about 5 months .
went to check the oil pulled out the stick and the...

hi has anyone fitted a 1.9 audi engine afn in a t25  ive found one cheap nearby? thanks colin

1984 Joker poptop 1.9 wbx
Hi, going to fit a new 4 sided brickwerks seal, any hints or tips appreciated.The existing one is 3 sides and a separate...

Always on the look out for rust, and spotted this area Just in Time.  Noticed a bit of debris underneath the plastic covering near the off...

Well lads,

Having a bit of an ongoing issue since the rebuild involving cylinder 4s HT lead not getting great spark and poor idling when it happens....

I want to upgrade the electrics on my van. My current setup is the original one installed over 30 years ago. The existing battery behind the drivers...

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I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...

Did this today. Struggled to fit the new ones until I worked out to knock out a collett on one side of the bottom mounting. This allows the sleeve...

Hi, could someone send me some pictures of how the westy curtains are installed?

I converted a Caravelle into a Westy, and the company that did the...

Hi
Have one of these in the van.
Fridge works fine.
Freezer never seems to freeze..
Anyone have the same fridge?
Cheers

My westy roof Isn’t that good on the inside. The flocking is damaged from years of cleaning it because it goes mouldy every year. Has anyone fixed or...

Hello all,
Has anyone ever fitted a front sky light window to the hitop on a vwt25 westfalia camper? I can't get the top side of the new rubber...

Hiya.

I'm looking for someone in or close to Oxfordshire who is a bodywork specialist with experience in T25s.

I'm looking to get many rust points...

Ah there you are 025, I have been expecting you

A 2.1 that has had an extensive rebuild before now complete with an almost full house of Lemförder...

I have a mTDI AFN from a '98 passat fitted in my panel bus (not by me), it has a mechanical pump from a Kia Sedona 2.9 and the original turbo (I...

Something I have always seen since taking ownership of my westy I'd the frisge door doenst seal right.

The rubber is extremely hard now 40 years...

Hi Forum,

After reading numerous posts and much deliberation, I decided to take the plunge and swap out my old waterboxer for a Subaru Engine. I...

Unsure if ive posted this in the correct thread, im just interested in peoples opinions on the 1.6TD engine with 5 gears. We're currently looking for...

So a couple of weeks ago as I set off on holiday my van 1990 1.9DG lost its coolant and started to overheat. I limped it home and traced the leak to...

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When I have time my roof will be coming off
A. To repair tin roof( know of a hole in back right probably more)
B.high top is sagging and...

HI, 
I need a new bottom vent for my Dometic fridge. The lugs on the inner surface of the fixed frame have worn so the grille keeps popping out....

I can only find plastic ones online, may swap to one, but do they come with bolts?

It might be I don’t know the name of the bolts I need but I have...

Hi, has anyone replaced the two little steering column bushes, the two that sit half way down the column inside the van?
Will I need to remove the...

I have tracked down a rear window leak, and have found some info on changing the rear window seals.

Can anybody tell me if a standard rubber will...

im going to fit some new fixed quarter light rubber , so i had a quick look yesterday and it would seem that some lube maybe required ? 

id be...

Hi Guys
Anyone fitted a roof vent to a Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop?
If so what did you buy?
Cheers!
Pete
1990 T25 Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop.

I’ve read the wiki and checked my fan is working. Both speeds kick in and out with the use of the paper clip so all seems to be ok. However, the...

Has anyone used car seat covers for self fitting from 'car seat covers direct' or similar companies. Also how difficult is it to fit these?
 

Hi. My engine seems to have acquired the habit of over revving when it’s hot. I can drive along the motorway at 60 happily but if I depress the...

As per other post - I am watching closely a starting when hot / stalling issue on my bus.  (T25 1985 DG 1.9).  I'm only changing one thing at a time,...

After a bit of a to do trying to source some repair kits for my early Teves calipers I was informed of this company (about 5 mins from my door :roll:...

Morning,

With the recent epic rain I have water pouring (well very fast drip) in through the pop top skylight;
Looks like it is coming in between...

Hi
 Removed and replaced window scraper on passenger window no problems - lift out / drop in - no clips.
On drivers side new one lifted out (no...

What is the best paint to use for small touch up areas, cellulose or acrylic? 

Hi, looking for recommendations for a gearbox specialist in or near Newcastle upon Tyne. T25 currently stuck at works car park, in Gateshead. Was...

Hi

Looking for a good reliable VW garage in Nottinghamshire that knows air-cooled engines... Can be anyone recommend?

Best

Jon

Hello

I know that lots of peeps have swapped for new seats so can you share pics for inspiration please? My original seats have been covered by my...

1.6 JX 14’ Syncro

hi everyone,

does anyone know if there is supposed to be a gasket between the inboard CV (driveshaft) and the drive flange on the...

Ok, my turn to ask .......

one of our fleet has a Early early water system , very early , the header tank is the old bayonet cap type .
petrol ,...

Factory Central locking locks but won't unlock atleast it will but could be hours or days later. Ferry on Sunday and a little concerned may be locked...

Anyone got a guide? Pretty simple or a ball,ache?
ta
steve 

Hi

Can anyone please tell me the difference between Brake Servo Part No 252612101 and 252612101 A

Both are made by VAG and they look exactly the...

I am converting my panel van to a factory central locking set up. I have make a loom as per the factory colours and bought everything via brickwerks...

Is it possible to adjust the clearance on a sportscraft seat swivel?

There is a big nut but unsure if loosening this will do the trick and still be...