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I've not started my project yet as I'm still getting the workshop ready to bring it in. However with the cold days I've been thinking about getting...

Hello.

We have an early 1982 RHD Aircooled t25 Westfalia pop top van.

The pop top canvas needs replacing and while it’s at the workshop up in...

I've been thinking at some point to make some sort of storage console for the space between the front seats. Then I've seen Slaughter House Customs...

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I have a T25 hardtop Holdsworth, 2.1litre watercooled 1988 reg. I'm looking to have a rock and roll bed put in and to have some of the...

1984 t25

Im having a hell of a job getting my brakes to work properly. My master cylinder went south so i bought a new one. When i took it out the...

Wondering if anyone has used a GlowShift adapter plate on a CT engine and if so how well did it work. I am thinking about it because I could put a...

Folks,

I have a T25 camper 89. 

Head gasket has gone, not sure how bad yet or if repairable using gasket sealant (put in coolant). Also the...

My Autosleeper VHT has a Fellows hob and I noticed last time I used it, after I finished cooking, there was a slight smell of gas in the van which...

I know that very, very few people would ever try and refurbish a central locking motor assembly now, because you can buy cheap Chinese version of the...

Ignoring the standard how much would you put on your life and I use X for all my parts type replies does anyone know why seatbelts are prices so...

Sorry for posting this here... should it go in general?

Anyhow, Im looking for recommendations for a welder in South Wales who knows his way around...

Fitting new Clutch Slave Cylinder and associated pipes tomorrow.
Am I right in using Lithium Grease on Clutch Arm Spigot and Slave Cylinder Cup in...

Has anyone on here fitted a solar panel on a westy pop top?
If so I’m interested in how you went about it?

The current option I’m considering is the...

I've had a rigid 130w panel on the roof for at least 12 years, doing it's thing with no maintenance at all. I saw about a year ago that's had an...

Does anyone have an arb awning mounted with camper van culture gutter mount brackets?

I’ve just fitted some to my westy to hold a arb shower tent...

Hi guys. I just read through this thread: viewtopic.php?t=176547

There seem to be two schools of though though which seem almost equally popular....

Just contemplating new curtains for my Autohomes High Top T25 . Have sourced some new runners and hooks for the track around the inside but the 2...

Any good local mobile mechanics recommended North West - Cheshire please?
Need to replace thermostat and housing, test and new coolant. Also, noted...

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Apologies if this is in the wrong place.

I've just re-located to North Yorkshire and am looking for recommendations for a garage/bodyshop in the...

I used to own a T25 with a 1.7KY engine which not obviously not quick, but it was very reliable and pretty economical. I had planned to put a 1Y in...

Bueno Estente,

I have seen such as  7 inch LED headlights LAMP fit Land Rover Defender VW T25 T3 Vanagon sealed beam | eBay UK  on Fleabay and...

So I finally got the roof working again after welding up the holes where the hinges go, but when I was lifting the roof inside I noticed that the...

Morning all, i'm pretty certain my 1990 Van  would have originally had the small upper rear vents in rear but they've been carpetted over at some...

Hey all, been reading up on this and I’ve got myself more confused than ever.

So long story short inherited someone else’s bodge of a conversion....

Hi all,

Does anyone have a VW garage recommendation for North Yorkshire please? Ideally Wetherby-Thirsk-Ripon area.
We travelled up yesterday and...

Hi all I have a 1983 T25 and it won't run properly since I adjusted the tappets, I used the 11/2 turns, but this seems odd to me because your pushing...

We've had our van for 19 years (1.9 DF, Devon); it came with an Elsan bucket loo (which I never fancied using, so it went straight in the loft)....

Hi help would be much appreciated. I have a 1982 2.0lt cu engine and upon taking the flywheel off found that it has a metal seal and a felt seal, I...

My Atlantic has electric mirrors but the control knob does nothing.
What fuse and or relay should I be checking first?

I’ve got a 1.8T converted Syncro (AUM stamped block, but cable throttle) with a custom mild-steel sump made by whoever did the conversion. The paint...

Hi all,

First time camper van buyer. Going to view a local T25 later, can anyone advise what to look out for with this particular model? TIA :)

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I have a quite rare Reimo Primus hybrid high/pop top. I recently had the canvas replaced, but now one of the roof struts has failed (conveniently...

The family bus had a fail to proceed moment earlier and arrived back at SE Towers via flatbed. I was delighted when I got home and found it sat in...

I did a stupid thing and put the battery feed to the “little black box” onto the negative terminal in an utter brain dead moment. The diode on the...

Hi all, new member here, so please be gentle  :lol:  

I recently picked up my 1982 T25 (Leisure drive) and one thing I have noticed is that it seems...

Found this rattling round the door pocket where it's been stashed for an unknown number of years. The quality of the previous work on this van is......

Hi, heater has worked in the past, but latterly only at 1/2 speed fan. Now it's not working at all - fan comes on, but no click, after 30 secs the...

I am in the process of offering up a SMF clutch to my diesel bell housing.

The link on Brickwerks is really useful in identifying which parts of the...

Just bought a set of these, for those occasions when a conventional helmet gets in the way (underneath the front wheel arch in my case). They work...

Ok, so I have fresh air from the driver's vent and hot air as well. Air from all other vent's (including hot) just can't get anything out of the left...

I know why the vehicle speed signal is wrong and what I need to fix it but the ECU memory error is troubling and can anyone tell me what the...

Hi
I have a cover for my kameo that isnt best designed for a hi top and it is also somewhat flimsy.
Does anyone have advice/ experience on the best...

I'm working on secondhand info here so bear with me...

Woman and her mum have been out in her mum's camper, its a 1989 1.7 diesel. She's noticed...

I recentlt purchaced s CVc front lift assist kit that requires mounting to the ridges on the roof.. I hsve a frontrunner rack to fit so iv no option...

Hi , 

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...