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Just need a mechanic to get me over the line with my resto.
84 twin slider 1.9 DG.
New clutch fitted can’t disengage when I depress the pedal.
Tried...

My brake pedal has gone hard! So I’ve done the usual checks. I unplugged the vacuum pipe from the servo and started the engine. I wasn’t getting...

Can anyone suggest a garage in the Bedfordshire area to sort out my coolant leaking problem?

Hi, I am really new to this club, and also new to posting on forums. Great club!
We live in Kent and own a 1986 T25, high top which we call Bumble....

Can someone please advise? I’ve been given the above coil from my local parts store as told it is a direct replacement, it’s a whole heap smaller but...

Thought I would take off the Carb on my ct engine and service/rebuild it. ( all of a sudden I had an issue with it whilst driving under load it would...

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Will a starter motor from a 1982 1.6  diesel engine fit a 1987 1.7 diesel engine ?

Suppliers show just two  different part number for all...

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I am looking to buy a Heater Matrix for my watercooled T25 Petrol. Cant get hold of part number: 251265313C

I found this one which has part...

Has anyone successfully fitted a set of opening quaterlights from NLAV? I have a set and I am struggling to fit them correctly.

My 1.9 converted (AAZ I think) has some issues when it starts. Lots of blue smoke, next to none when idling, not as bad but some when revved after a...

Long story short, I've just remembered I have some seats in the loft which came out of an old van...

Does anyone know anyone who has fitted caddy 2k...

I'm currently undertaking a 1.6td jx rebuild and the vw manual says that amv 188 100.02 is required for the piston oil squirters.
Not much info on...

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Putting dual Weber carbs on 1600 CT engine. I am struggling how to link my vans existing throttle cable to the hex bar linkage between my Weber...

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Does anyone know who does 3 piece cab mats for the 1.6TD shell?
I saw these which I liked but I'm unable to get hold of Bob to ask if they are...

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I’ve got a 1988 T25 Caravelle and I’m looking to replace the bunk windows located in the sides of the fibreglass roof.
The current ones...

Apologies if asked before, i've been trawling but can't find much specifics on this.

Van is a twin slider (no full length kitchen), Full width RnR...

Hi Everyone hope you are all doing well, can someone please help,

I have removed the fridge and also the rear heater in my late T25 but for the life...

Our usual mechanic has just gone off on long term sick and we need to find someone nearby to take care of our 1991 1.9 Diesel Holdsworth Villa 3....

Can someone tell me why some Devon full length elevating roofs have 3 struts, one at the front and two at the back as mine has and yet some roofs...

Hi, I need to replace the gas struts on my Devon poptop I have tried taking measurements but they all vary in length slightly probably because they...

Just checking new server...

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Welcome to summer! 

I was out in Saoirse, my bus, yesterday, going up and down a lot of hills. She could charge up steep hills at a good...

Hi all, does any one have a spare Servo and master cylinder lying around they could take some measurements from for me, mainly the distance between...

Doing checks on van, coolant, oil levels etc. Oil level was below minimum mark, thought that can't be right as the engine would have been clattering...

I have a new tank fitted to the van. If you brim the tank, it leaks through the rubber seal between the breather pipe and top of the tank - part 6 on...

Owned my t25 for 17 years converted to day van shortly after purchasing and used ever since
On the logbook it still has minibus and when you go dvla...

Guys I have an lt50 horse.box I thought the water warning light was indicating low water So topped her up but was full The light stayed on I filled...

So the PO bought a Pict 34 4 to replace the 5, not sure if this was deliberate or a mistake, but the guy he paid to put it in has got it in but at...

Can anyone here recommend a garage that does full restorations. Ideally in Scotland but to get it done properly I'll go anywhere in the UK

I bought one of these years ago, genuine VAG stock but I am struggling to identify the Webasto model number to get a wiring or connection diagram?...

Hi, I’ve just replaced the N75 valve on our 1z tdi conversion - which was done professionally five years ago - and discovered that the hose coming...

Hi all, new to this so please bare with me 😳
I have a 1983 T25 Viking1.6 diesel conversion that's being dismembered and attempting to restore, wheels...

I have a 1Y engine fitted in my bus and its time for cambelt change. I don't know what the donor vehicle was so am asking if all 1y engines have the...

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I have electric power steering in my van with a smaller Mk2 Golf steering wheel along with saab seats which is good and knee clearance is...

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It looks like I will be getting my carb rebuilt, and wondered if anyone has a working Solex 34 pict 4 carb to borrow or hire for 2 months?...

Found this online. It may be of use to somebody.

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Does anyone have a leisure wiring diagram for an 87 westfalia club joker.
I am undoing a lot of previous owner's bodges.
Also enewing the whole...

Hey folks, I picked up a refurbished pair of these carbs and I am keen to get them on my 2.0 l  :D 

Firstly…. Anyone of you by any chance have a pdf...

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I have a question about throttle routing from my mechanic.

Throttle cable guide tube routing above fuel tank.. Originally routed below the...

Hi my dipped lights weren’t working after flickering off whilst driving and occasionally working after switching to main beam and back a few time. I...

1.6 JX 1989 
I am I the process of carrying out the full heater box overhaul but am unable to purchase the (gold type) resistors BW nil stock .. can...

I recently replaced all 4 rear cv joints and when I took the truck for a test drive all was good until we got to about 45mph when a...

Having some trouble getting my 1.9 petrol with the pierburg carb to cold start. I think the problem is that the fast idle cam (which I think is the...

Hi - I replaced my door and rear speakers yesterday, van still had the stock Blaupunkt made in West Germany. I was never a fan of the Blue Dot as a...

A few years ago i fitted a full set of front end powerflex bushes, bought through this site with a discount from brikworks.
I was under the van...

I know what level to set, where to measure it from, and how to adjust it, but should it be measured with the float in place or removed? It must make...

Hi everyone. Although i knew my van needs some specialist welding and underbody repairs this has been  confirmed after taking the van to South West...

i already use some basic chopping board spacers on the back to bring up the saggy bottom, but front spacers are more involved than that, being not...

Just a quick heads-up to anyone running a VAG drive-by-wire engine including any 1993-2005 TDI (and probably later), or petrol engine from ~2000...

Quick tip from Covkid on preventing engine bay wires from going brittle. I use the same stuff when restoring valve radios because of its...