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Hi, total newbie here! I've been lurking on the forums and making good use of the archived technical stuff whilst I find my way around. I have a 1984...

Where would be the best place to install speakers in the back of an Autohomes Komet?

I've got an image in my head of an enclosure I could attach to...

Hi everyone since rebuilding my engine in installed the newish to me back box and the last year hasn’t been kind.

I have been toying with the idea...

With somewhat of a light at the end of the tunnel I have started at preparing my Camper for the first trip of the year.

As it’s been sitting outside...

Is there anyone from stoke on Trent only we need a bit of help with a T25 2000cc cu engine timing and valve set up...we think the dizzy is either...

Hi

Looking to replace these - coz with a strong cross wind the roof would close

and im fed up with the bit - o - wood prop fix.

It has x4 - x2...

Are normal red powder 1kg extinguishers best stored vertical? Is there any reason why they couldn't be stored horizontally?

Does it matter? Am I...

Hi All,

My van had the accelerator cable replaced before I bought it, and it is not quite right:

When I start up the engine revs slightly and stays...

Auto Gearbox Throttle Lever Leak

Hi all knowledgeables! 

I'm sorting out the long list of issues on my van, hopefully in time for some summer...

My LH Heat Riser is corroded through & needs replacing.

The bolts securing the bracket to the tinware are well corroded and inaccessible & I'm...

I want to replace the seal on my autosleeper louvre window, any tips and tricks on how to remove the louvre window

Thanks

Hello folks! Has anyone fitted the dipstick tube seal and washer to the Jx engine? How far down does the seal and washer go??

Have got some decals from Brickwerks.  Now I am really worried about messing up applying them.

Does anyone have a step by step guide at all please...

Seeking the male and female three round pin VW connectors. Or equivalent aftermarket. Must be compatible with genuine VW connectors
Brickwerk out of...

Does anyone know of a two ring gas hob that would replace the 'Fellows' one in an Autosleeper. I've looked every where and can't find one to fit.

Hi,
I've had a look across the forum but couldn't find these referenced, so hoping someone can help.

I'm thinking of getting a set of these for my...

Evening all.

After a good 3yrs off of the road, I am finally ready to show some progress on the rebuild.
Not complete yet, but wanted to share some...

Hi, been looking to get a louvred side windindow for my 81 holdswoth conversion, it was an optional extra when new so thought I’d try a get hold of...

I've been reading up on the BMW servo upgrade using the E30 10 unit.

Seems they are getting rarer these days too.

Has any no one tried a later...

Hi dose anyone know if the pump rotates clockwise or anticlockwise? also the layout for the  belt it’s a ribbed belt not a v belt  the engine is a 1z...

WBX 2.1dj 90A alternator,the light is staying on after I fitted a used replacement. The previous ones bearings have just become very noisy so swapped...

Hi all,

I’m after a new turbo for my 1.9tdi 1z any recommendations for a uk supplier ?

Many thanks in advance 👍

Cheers Steve .

1.6 JX std fuel pump. I have fuel leaking from the fuel pump at the LDA pump shaft. I attempted to remove the 6mm nut from the protruding shaft ....

Hi all, has anybody replaced the old aluminium rattly glass windows in their high top with anything else?

Working through my snagging list!

Thanks...

Just bought my first T3 and will need help/advice., I've had t4's for years and now have a t5 as a daily but just bought a T3 for camping. It's an...

The MOT man was underwhelmed by my front jacking points and the fist inch or so of the lower part of the outriggers and gave me a big fat fail. 

The...

So finally got around to removing the incorrectly installed luggage rack.. That only had 2 pop rivets on the rear and was pop rivited through the two...

Hi all ,I have a golf AHU 1.9 td in the back of my doka that I have had for about 5 months .
went to check the oil pulled out the stick and the...

hi has anyone fitted a 1.9 audi engine afn in a t25  ive found one cheap nearby? thanks colin

1984 Joker poptop 1.9 wbx
Hi, going to fit a new 4 sided brickwerks seal, any hints or tips appreciated.The existing one is 3 sides and a separate...

Always on the look out for rust, and spotted this area Just in Time.  Noticed a bit of debris underneath the plastic covering near the off...

Well lads,

Having a bit of an ongoing issue since the rebuild involving cylinder 4s HT lead not getting great spark and poor idling when it happens....

I want to upgrade the electrics on my van. My current setup is the original one installed over 30 years ago. The existing battery behind the drivers...

Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...

Did this today. Struggled to fit the new ones until I worked out to knock out a collett on one side of the bottom mounting. This allows the sleeve...

Hi, could someone send me some pictures of how the westy curtains are installed?

I converted a Caravelle into a Westy, and the company that did the...

Hi
Have one of these in the van.
Fridge works fine.
Freezer never seems to freeze..
Anyone have the same fridge?
Cheers

My westy roof Isn’t that good on the inside. The flocking is damaged from years of cleaning it because it goes mouldy every year. Has anyone fixed or...

Hello all,
Has anyone ever fitted a front sky light window to the hitop on a vwt25 westfalia camper? I can't get the top side of the new rubber...

Ah there you are 025, I have been expecting you

A 2.1 that has had an extensive rebuild before now complete with an almost full house of Lemförder...

I have a mTDI AFN from a '98 passat fitted in my panel bus (not by me), it has a mechanical pump from a Kia Sedona 2.9 and the original turbo (I...

Something I have always seen since taking ownership of my westy I'd the frisge door doenst seal right.

The rubber is extremely hard now 40 years...

Hi Forum,

After reading numerous posts and much deliberation, I decided to take the plunge and swap out my old waterboxer for a Subaru Engine. I...

Unsure if ive posted this in the correct thread, im just interested in peoples opinions on the 1.6TD engine with 5 gears. We're currently looking for...

So a couple of weeks ago as I set off on holiday my van 1990 1.9DG lost its coolant and started to overheat. I limped it home and traced the leak to...

Hi All
When I have time my roof will be coming off
A. To repair tin roof( know of a hole in back right probably more)
B.high top is sagging and...

HI, 
I need a new bottom vent for my Dometic fridge. The lugs on the inner surface of the fixed frame have worn so the grille keeps popping out....

I can only find plastic ones online, may swap to one, but do they come with bolts?

It might be I don’t know the name of the bolts I need but I have...

Hi, has anyone replaced the two little steering column bushes, the two that sit half way down the column inside the van?
Will I need to remove the...