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Hi, has anyone used R3 Garage Services in Chesington?  Grateful for any recommendations/experiences or alternative suggestions for body work repairs...

Not been getting any heat through to windscreen vents in my Aircooled I’ve just bought when I’ve looked behind dash I can see the vent box has no...

Hi all and a happy weekend.. I have a 1986 T3 Westfalia with a 1.9 non turbo Diesal Aspirated conversion. Recently after a bad overheat: had the head...

A bit late this but I'm going to look at an AHU engine in a Mk3 Golf tomorrow. It has about 100k on it whch is born out by its MOT history.
Apart...

So I have a four speed manual wondering if there is a specialist known to anyone who does conversions to auto, I’m considering it

thanks
 

About to pick up my second t25 An 82 air cooled 2.0

Can people recommend a specialist/good mechanic who can look after it get I tuned up properly...

Hello, this is my first time posting. I am looking to get my electrics sorted on the van (few bodged bits done by previous owners). I currently have...

For those of you who the 3 switches (cooling source) on the aforementioned fridge.

The gas switch on mine was not holding.

Having taken the fridge...

Bit of an obvious one this but worth mentioning. Fitted figure of 8 awning fittings along with rubber tube inserts to hold them in place for my...

Mercedes CLK wheels 7Jx16 et 37 part number A2084010102 
M14 or M12 wheel bolt/stud size?

Can anyone help? I have a very bad flat spot when trying to take away at road junctions. The engine almost dies then I have to give it massive revs...

Has any forum member fitted the VW/Audi 1.8t engine?
It's a compact power unit with good power and reasonable fuel economy.

Has anyone tried seat covers from Cornish Camper Covers? They look to be very good?

just in the process of doing some prewinter syncro jobs before the puddles get colder and deeper.
2.1 dj the original vw rear silencer had parted...

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I am currently changing my 1984 T25 engine from its original 1.6 D CS to a 1.9 TD AAZ which i had as a donor engine. I have the engine and...

Hi , i have bought two new cv joints , i was going to fit them on the outer end of each driveshaft , this is on a South African 2.5 , tonight i...

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My van is currently having a conversion to a 1z engine. The old manifold has no waste gate outlet. The 1z does but the flange is at completely the...

Evening all, 1983 petrol 2 ltr model. I want to fit a rear 3 point seatbelt but need a mounting bracket for the rear left pillar. The one brickwerks...

Can you fit a T4 caravelle bench seat into a T25? What mods would be required?

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What length should l order for replacing feed and return on the EPDM heater pipes 16mm ID please? I reckon 8 metres.
Regards
Stuart

Can anyone recommend an honest mechanic in the Prescot area.To fix desiel leak from injector pump to body mount. Also needs suspension bush...

It merely a thought at the moment but, I’ve bought an accident damaged TT for the interior for my own car which was a little shabby.
I essentially...

I had water in the fuel tank due to a perished seal. The van was running rough until it stopped completely. That was 2 months ago. 
Today I removed...

Sorry if this is a daft question. My new speedo cap (square hole in centre) has fell off never to be seen again after only doing about 5 miles. It...

Pulling off the A30 yesterday on an uphill gradient I suddenly lost all gears. With the engine off went into gear easily but stalled when I tried to...

Hi guys,

Has this happend to anyone?? went to check coolant pipes before going away this week end and pulling one pipe unleashed hell..

this...

(Diesel Syncro)

How much play should there be in the gear selection rod (long section) going through the T-section into the box? At a guess mine has...

Can’t work this one out. Engine has twin Webber carbs. Valve lifters replaced 1k miles ago because of same fault. Head replaced because it dropped a...

Hi can anyone help I'm a bit thick when it comes to electricity! I've got a cf6 zig unit im my holdsworth and an invertor which is has 2 plug sockets...

Long shot. I need the shaft out of a 1990 T25 1.6 JX TD injection pump. Anyone know where to find one?

Has anyone fitted Alfa Romeo 147 front seats into a Vanagon or T3/T25 Single cab or Doka, WITHOUT removing the original VW seat tracks on the truck?...

Anyone using a Powerspark 034 SVDA distributor on a 2.0 L petrol CU engine ? Wondering what timing figures you're using ?

Hi all, 

I need to replace the back support part of the back seat in my baby. Im guessing it is the original seat/bed as the cushion is going...

1984 Holdworth pop top 1.9 petrol
Hi Everyone, looks like a typical holiday getaway weather coming our way, so out in vans not so great.
I am asking...

Hi - I have a 1983 Vanagon 2l CU and it has a single Weber DFEV 32/36 conversion installed. I’m going to take it off and give it a full rebuild and...

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....

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...

Hi,

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...

Hi
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...

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...