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by billy739
08 Feb 2014, 08:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Alternator and Rev Counter
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Re: Alternator and Rev Counter

lots of factors - size of battery , running time , running speed , wiring condition , power loads but yes it will be ok if a standard battery is fitted and you do lots of driving without everything switched on! a bigger alt will be able to help charge better if your only doing short journeys or usin...
by billy739
06 Feb 2014, 20:03
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Headlight warning buzzer detail required please
Replies: 52
Views: 12585

Re: Headlight warning buzzer detail required please

yes , same relay , same pins , same fit
just the 99 does a little bit more than a 19

try it with the 19 , like I said I have had it work with a 19 , but not very much but seems always works with a 99
by billy739
06 Feb 2014, 20:01
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Fitting an alarm
Replies: 4
Views: 668

Re: Fitting an alarm

as above

up behind the glove box / fuse board.

you can make brackets so its out the way and things need unbolting to access, long enough delay to get a response I think
by billy739
06 Feb 2014, 19:58
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: heater box
Replies: 1
Views: 407

Re: heater box

yes they all fit ,only the very early diesel (same as Aircooled ones) are different but around 1986 vw swapped the outlets for the side knee vents , from cold to hot! when you look at you box you will find the 'hot' out are blanked and the 'cold' out are used , opposite for 86 ish you can change for...
by billy739
04 Feb 2014, 00:33
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Really cheap rev counter (update)
Replies: 33
Views: 11028

Re: Really cheap rev counter

drill a hole
push rev counter into hole
run some wires
twist some wires together
start the engine
sit on the drive for about 10 minutes reving the engine and watch the revcounter go up and down :ok
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 21:30
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash clock failure
Replies: 21
Views: 1868

Re: Dash clock failure

the dash housing is plastic and cracks easily . also the pcb can be come damaged , people who are not sure what they are doing do the most damage , pulling the dash off , connecting electrical items ect it can be a combination of things leading to the problem . the fact that yours works but may not ...
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 20:57
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash clock failure
Replies: 21
Views: 1868

Re: Dash clock failure

just checked my stock
I have one late petrol clock one left.

£50 deliverd
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 20:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash clock failure
Replies: 21
Views: 1868

Re: Dash clock failure

no obvious / cheap / easy option .

replacement das pods can be purchased for £50-£150

you keep your old speedo if its ok.

whats your plastic housing like? as you can just change the pcb board?
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 20:28
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash clock failure
Replies: 21
Views: 1868

Re: Dash clock failure

time clock or no time clock?
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 19:25
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: std rim but bigger tyres wanted ?
Replies: 53
Views: 13710

Re: std rim but bigger tyres wanted ?

I have been running 215 80 14 's for about 4 years now , 20000 miles on standard steelies - no problem
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 19:22
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: ultimate engine
Replies: 42
Views: 12135

Re: ultimate engine

don't forget the old Peugeot diesel!

2.1td 52000 miles so far
upto 450 miles per tank ,

high top camper pulling a trailor fully loaded all over Europe!
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 19:18
Forum: Campers
Topic: Help - What is my van?
Replies: 12
Views: 11132

Re: Help - What is my van?

that's a home made camper

westfalia kitchen unit and opening side window fitted to an old panel van

hightop roof fitted and a nice paint job.

is theer a rear bed/ cupboard as it may be a full westy interior fitted

westfalia interiors were desgined for LHD vans only.
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 19:13
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash clock failure
Replies: 21
Views: 1868

Re: Dash clock failure

dash boards are about there are some different ones , dependent on age / engine / spec ect bits can be swapped if only a certain part is damaged. you can also keep your speedo so the mileage stays correct whats your van details? air / water cooled? petrol /diesel ? clock / no clock? rev counter? in ...
by billy739
03 Feb 2014, 19:10
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Really cheap rev counter (update)
Replies: 33
Views: 11028

Re: Really cheap rev counter

never had any problems buying from china or similar

some times stuff turns up in 3 days , other times its more like a month so b prepaired!
by billy739
02 Feb 2014, 12:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Headlight warning buzzer detail required please
Replies: 52
Views: 12585

Re: Headlight warning buzzer detail required please

no problem would there be a need for the correct holder and some loom? I may be able to get some? also my original post about the idea was a quick and easy fit . seemed to work , may not be correct with vw but dosent seem to create issues and is more than within most peoples scopes wiring and all is...