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Hi, I have bought a late vw 1990 t3 2.1 injection van with a DJ motor with an ottinger factory upgrade using a digifant ecu & distributor. It would...

Evening all.

Newly acquired van again so just fault finding at the moment, first issue I’ve got is the temp sensor. The light comes on and goes off...

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i have a rear main seal leak and removed the gearbox and have some wear marks on the clutch fingers. The clutch was fitted a few months...

So I've been sidetracked into a Type IV build lately and have been thinking about changing the conrods

It's an 1800 so has the 55mm crank journal...

Hi all, does anyone have one of the more recent Reimo mushroom/turret tops (with dampers/springs) they could take some measurements off?

I've got...

I’ve been trying to replace the slave cylinder on my ‘84 1.9 DG and have managed to get the new one in all fine, problem is with clutch/brake fluid...

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Doesn't cover everything but does appear to list EU, US and ZA

Hi Guys. Had a good summer in Cybil with no problems at all (apart from wife locking us out once :D ). Always instant start.
Home on 26th Oct. Two...

Hello all,

We have an Autosleeper Trooper with a stuck passenger seat.
It won't swivel, nor will it move backwards and forwards.

Any suggestions on...

Hi, 1.6 td, my axiliary water pump is staying on and running the battery down, is there a relay somewhere that should shut the water pump down once...

Couple more questions . What is the order for the right hand switches? The wires seem a little tight in which ever way I fit the blinker switch and...

Has anyone updated an Holdsworth Conversion Bed to use a Westfalia seat hinge? Removed original Holdsworth water tank from underneath seat and want...

Anyone know the availability of the choke return spring? Min looked partialy detached but was also seemingly a little light on tension.. MAy just...

How don i set the tick over and co up

Hi all bit of a novice. Had my 1986 T25 1.9DG Petrol. Drove 10 miles and suddenly lost power. RAC came and found the fuel pump wasn't working.. Then...

With an EPAS conversion, is the actual steering colum shaft spliced? or is it less involved than that? 

I don't mind the weight most of the time but...

Going to replace my blower switch with a PWM controller whist I am in there replacing the sized blower. 

Don't suppose anyone has a 3d File for the...

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Does anyone know of any VW mechanics/garages in North Northumberland or Scottish Borders - roughly the Newcastle to Edinburgh area? I'm looking...

Please can anyone tell me what is the correct coil to use on my 2ltr cu petrol Aircooled , still running it's original DVAD dizzy with hall sensor...

Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.

Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....

Hi all. Our '88 Autosleeper high top needs some significant bodywork repairs. We're in Hastings, can anyone recommend somewhere preferably in East...

We have a pop top that did not come with a mattress,
not sure but I could guess theres not a lot of space up there,
so its crucial to find (buy) a...

Hi Reg, trying to PM you regarding fuel pump. I think your inbox is full ;)

1985 Autosleeper maroon decals need touch up, slight scratches , read somewhere of a matching colour touch up pot -think it was Alpha Romeo maroon ,...

Hi just finished my type 25 AAZ conversion, with the aaz crank and serpentine pulley,i want to fit an alternator with a clutched pulley to eliminate...

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My 1985 DG 1.9 WBX petrol fuel tank is out and rust treated with phosphoric acid after cleaning back to shinny metal
painted with Teamac Zinc...

Hello! I have a problem with the starting motor on a JX to AAZ engine conversion.
JX flywheel, JX Starting motor, AAZ engine.
When I tighten the two...

Hi all,

my 1.6td JX engine has head gasket issues and I've been recommended to have the engine replaced.
I tinker but this kind of work is beyond...

Obviously but still worth posting.
1.6D temp gauge at around 12 noon most of the time.but during warmer weather and running 50mph on motorway it will...

Dear all,

Apologies for the title - and the (probably) daft question. I have recently changed the clutch master cylinder (again) and clutch hose...

Hi
First post - desperate owner trying to get van ready for summer.
I have a 1988 DG 1.9 WBX (new recon engine from Campershack) and have...

Hi,
Can someone recommend a good light bar? Just had brackets delivered for a 52 inch curved light bar, there are plenty of models on amazon for...

Hi all, thanks for adding me to such a great forum!. I have recently decided to age myself by a few years and get back into T25 ownership, this time...

Hi I've just tracked down a long running oil leak a protruding nut on the exhaust manifold has worn through the above pipe on the inside out of sight...

Long time reader, first time poster here.

I'm experiencing some issues with my 1990 diesel 1.6 T3 coach and could really use some advice. Initially,...

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I know this has been covered quite a bit but I just want to clarify if it is ok to run the pierburg carb heater by splicing into the manifold...

How many miles is a water pump good for , mine seems to be ok still but I’m sure this will be the original one .Van has 290000 km on the clock now so...

My license plate lights and wiring were a mess, so I've recently installed replacements and tried to tidy the area up.

I've now managed to get the...

I installed a new throttle cable and the brickwerks throttle lever this weekend to tidy up my engine bay.
(Missing metal clip is on back order with...

We have a 1990 T25 which works well but needs some substantial work doing in terms of rust  along panel joins, petrol cap and the sliding door...

Evening folks,
If you're in the Derby/Notts area and don't mind someone measuring bits on your van could you contact me please.

I'd like to come and...

Hi, just installed a 123 Ignition switch dizzy on my type 4 cu 2.0…. All works great, am currently running it on a modern Bosch blue coil.

Just...

Hi guys and gals
Lola our T25 is in need of some body work. We have rust in the normal places. We are based in the Rotherham area and would like to...

Has anyone with an early, rigid sided pop top (double side flaps) fitted solar?

Was wondering how you routed the cables.

Thanks Nick

So...

Coming up to MOT time and the camper definitely needs welding.

Kitchen panel (lower) is definitely needing cutting out and the sill it's...

I am going to be fitting a electric fuel pump to my 1.9 wbx and a bit confused about what relay to use.

I like the look of the CSP one    as it says...

For those of you who havent seen the socials we are now starting to provide 12 v Infrared heating systems for vans.
you can read all about it here ...

Please could someone help me, so a few week ago my car started to smoke (mk6 tdi 1.6 golf) one of the pipes keep coming off my injectors , I have...

I have a pare of bushes from Brickwork for the lower control arm. Just as I was about to press the first in I noticed that the inner metal tube...