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I had put a post on club8090 FB but Clive reminded me the forum is alive and well and worth a post for the questions.

Bodywork progressing on our...

Heya folks - I’ve recently un-taped the factory sunroof on my van which has been sealed up since before I bought it. Blow me the mechanism works well...

I’ve attached a photo of where my cam currently sits.
I have recently had the carb off for a clean and changed the accelerator cable. I initially...

My Bezza will need her Pop-top canvas replacing within a couple of years while a friend has a '73 Bay-Window Westy which needs the Pop-top canvas...

Hi, im revamping the old heavy wood holdsworth roof on my t25 and forgot to measure the old struts, can anyone tell me the length and newtons...

This unpleasant job is on my shortlist, I know that other people are looking for anyone willing to tackle it.
So many trimmers seem to say never...

Hello. Real sorry if this is answered but I can't find what I'm looking for. I've just bought a good pair of MX5 seats at a good price. They're the...

Time has come for a new recon engine. Lots of things wrong with my present 2litre CU engine that was a recon unit 26 years ago. I am looking for a...

I just bought a T25 with an AGG engine installed with what I am told is an Elvis loom .
Really like the van but it's not running super great and...

After my aborted trip to Holland I am tempted. No more sliding door runners to let me down  :rofl

Money waiting for an AFN expert to come and get my AFN engine running again , it died as i driving it last year , i went through all sorts now ,...

I'm presently rebuilding my late 1.9 DG engine and when i removed the pulley there was a strange o ring and thrower washer behind it.The o ring...

Hi guys, i own a 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some trouble solving my cooling issues.

The problem sounds like this, i recently bought the car...

Hi, Our passenger seat belt latch rattles like mad when not fastened. I went to remove it, to try and find a solution, but could not see how the...

Hi,  I acquired a February 1985 T3 Westfalia Joker (1.9 L petrol engine) last year. I fitted a Bluetti Charger-1 last year to charge a Jackery whilst...

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...

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

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...

Hi,
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...

Hi

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...