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The van wasn't started in 4 weeks, found the battery completely dead/ murdered in fact :?

Got a new battery, Van started and started some...

Hoping for a new wheels for my van, but I'm still saving up for it.

So o found a guy on Facebook 2/3 years ago who repairs/restores the barrel mechanism that your key goes into to unlock doors and tailgate . I can’t...

Following my last post I think I have a slight oil leak from the head gasket on my T25. Is there some type of engine silicone/sealant I could smear...

Ok, this a bit random. The luggage part of the roof on a Komet - i guess it was just accepted that you'd have lying water in it after rain and just...

Will be looking to do a rear brake refurb on my 81 A/C, anyone out there know which parts are shared in common with a Late Bay Camper?
Cheers

Mike

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my AFN TDI conversion 5 speed Westfalia has recently developed a new sound. When accelerating in 4th or 5th there is a woooo type noise which...

Hi, can anyone advise please... I'm only 5ft tall but husband is over 6ft and we've decided we're too old, and he's too big, to both get a...

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Looking to buy a T25 in good nick - but before I do I want to make sure there is a garage nearby to me that can handle all the issues I will no...

1.6 JX  the 12v supply to the fuel pump “burnt out” the loom wire , van lost the 12 v supply , traced the wire to a white connector in the rear black...

Wanted, inner round headlight, for South African four light grill
If anyone knows of an alternative light that fits please tell me..

I just posted...

1989 1.6td westy pop top .
So I have just completed full suspension overhaul and upgrade . New bushes throughout, new radius rods, radius rod chassis...

Does anyone know how to remove the sliding rear seat in a Devon Moonraker please? You lift the metal handle to allow it to move forward and backwards...

So when I depress my brake pedal my oil light flashes on when I release it. Any suggestions on that?

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Good morning all has anyone swapped a ryder TF1171 for a tf1170-3 if so was the wiring simple enough it would appear the TF1171 vsr has popped and is...

I have a Berkefeld gravity pump, which I keep under the bed and as such it is cumbersome having to lift it up and out every single time to get enough...

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...

Hi there,

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...

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...