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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...

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

I will be having to install some new old stock  VW bonded rubber  bushings into the control arms for our syncro.
The bushes  are rubber bonded to an...

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I hope you are all well. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem.

I have a 2.1 DJ engine Digijet which is not starting.

Fuel...

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...

Now at BW sold separately as per my request to Simon last week.

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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...

Obviously, its been a tricky one and we all need to stay safe in order to return with renewed vigour next year.
But that's no excuse for not trying...

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:...

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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...

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

I’d like to get in touch with the owner of a white Syncro Camper - D589LRH. The van is an ex water authority caravelle I believe, but was converted...

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...

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

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Jon

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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

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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?
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steve 

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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...

Any advice on the initial setting to start adjusting carburation setting on a pair of drla 36 on a rebuilt 2 liter cu?
I found quite different...

Hi, I’m currently (or about to start) looking for a 15” inch Steel wheel for use as a spare.
I currently have 4x15” Mefro steel wheels on my camper....

I have a remote oil filter & cooler setup I’m fitting to my 1.9 DG.

As the remote housing has a 1/8” npt port I thought I’d add a temperature sensor...

So just 10km from home after doing about 500km of the wild Atlantic way and a sudden metal sounding bang clatter started.

I looked at the oil...

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Been having a bad missfire for a couple of days getting slowly worse every trip.

only just got home today and had to bail on a trip out....

hi just wired up  my water pumpto sink in my t25 auto sleeper pump running ok but no water making lots hissing noise  turned of at switch  turned...

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I'm changing the pilot bearing at the moment and have removed the clutch h to get at it. As I haven't seen a new clutch, I'm not sure how...

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roll pins in the opening arms has anyone replaced them if so where from and the correct size would be nice thanks :ok

Hi and thanks in advance for your reply.
My bus is a caravelle hightop with cut back on end with struts and luggage bar. The top windows are fixed...

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Two reasons to refurb the insulation..
1. It’s looks tatty
2. As I have an lpg conversion the clearance between the top of the air intake on the...

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Had a small leak for a while and have tracked it down to this breather pipe. It’s soaked through after driving and a small amount of excess...

I have a burned out rear wiper motor + worm gear & am looking for a replacement.
The VW part No is 251 955 713A.
Whilst looking for one I came across...

Decided to resto the tank, it came up well after media blasting, however has some slight pitting around the feet, so question is, can you use a rust...

We have an Electrolux RM123E fridge (3 way) in our T25 Autohomes Kamper which we would like to replace. Can anyone recommend a fridge that will just...