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Hi all I have had my van 7 years it’s standard height with standard 14”wheels and van Tyres’s its always blown about on motor ways but I just expect...

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Tried to do a bit of research but come up short on this, so sorry if there is already a similar thread that I've missed.

A while back, My...

Hello all. I’ve currently got the manifold and turbo off my JX as the van failed it’s mot with a heavily blowing exhaust at the manifold and the down...

Just swapped the carb on my 1.9dg 1886
The po had put a long spring , through the bell housing hole, to somewhere on the carb.. alongside the...

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My engine temp needle isn’t moving. The engine runs normally and doesn’t overheat. Was working find this morning and then it just stopped...

Under the grotty grey PVC sleeving, what do we find? Look at the date code and spec.

Late 92/ early 93 and its FPM, so VW were already specifying...

hi, i have a leaking birkholz plastic window, cant see how they fix in,cant see any fixing screws has anyone got one out?would they just be glued in...

Hi all,
I've got a 'CI' conversation which has solid panels which swing down from the top and up from the base of the pop top and I'm wondering if...

So my Fuel guage stopped working so i had looked into the Wiki forum and had been told about the 10v regulator so i went on Ebay and bought the...

Hi all,
I am running some after market Solex Brosal carbs on my CU engined van.
It runs as well it can be expected but it has a vent with a cap on...

Saving up for a syncro and want to know what you guys would say is the ideal engine.

Expect to be covering all terrains and tackling steep...

Gently running in freshly rebuilt engine and temp gauge is bang on center during normal driving but gets too high for my liking in slow traffic...

Okay, I've got a new2me set of Carat wheels that need new tyres.

So far I've found:

Continental Vanco 2 205/80 R14 @ 103 a corner
Semperit Van-life...

VW T3 TDI 5 Speed rebuild

This is one from last week

Crown and pinion 29/7 teeth equals 4.14 Final Drive ratio for TDI

New Factory Bearings and...

Ok so i need to replace the alternator belt as its a bit loose and no more adjustment.
I have a JX with double crank pulley so first have to remove...

hi everyone drivers side window wont wind to the top.leaves about 1/2 inch gap at the top,any ideas,cheers dave :ok

Just saw this JX picture on FB reminded me of the ones I did for the DG and DJ anybody got any others?

Hi everyone.

Seen just kampers have a solar kit for sale.
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Theres also a video of how to install it....

VW T3 5 Speed rebuild featuring a new OEM VW mainshaft 2nd and 3rd gears. This VW T3 5 Speed rebuild is built with love and to factory specifications...

I'm quite happy with my 15's at the moment but happened to be trawling the internet for something and came across some 17 steels that may work for...

I can't find this on just kampers, is this a specific Holdsworth strip, as mine goes all around, though mine is looking a bit shabby and peeling off...

Found out today that the wipers on my van work irrespective of the ignition switch position...!!!!!
Gotta love the p.o and their expertise at...

Hello, can anybody recommend a good, honest, not overpriced and knowledgeable vw mechanic in Cornwall... Preferably West Cornwall please. I have...

Evening everyone,
Been a long long time since I have posted anything on here(moved house,county and job) but I have continually used all your...

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As per usual... even the simplest of jobs turns into a much larger problem..!
After replacing the heater blower motor..
Putting dash back in. Go...

I have a swivel seat base which i presumed was a Westfalia one. It does not have any guide bushes or any provision for guide bushes. These are the...

Now...I know you all despise Devons and would only tolerate luxury in your Westys but...I am getting mixed advice about this roof.

Is it an Aerotop?...

Hi. I put my hand through the front of the canvas of my pop top.

Who is the best supplier to source a replacement for my 1989 T3 Wesfalia...

Could someone with a 2.0l CU engine please measure their Dip Stick ! from the upper marking to the stop point , mine has at some point in its life...

Hi everyone. Newbie here. Trying to find a replacement rooflight for a customers bus. The current rooflight is for a 355x355 cutout. Where it has...

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Just wondering if any one has had any experience with a Webasto fridge? There alot cheaper than a waeco and look very similar!

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I have an AAZ in my 1988, and although it's running really sweet thanks to my T25 loving mechanic, I have two cracks around valve 3 on the top of the...

I have a transit work van with climate control unit in the rear.
On the dash it has a CAREL ir33 interface to control through various settings what...

Apologies for another rock n roll bed post! Does anyone have either one of these rock n roll beds who could take a measurement for me?

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I am posting this on behalf of Jean-Claude Frichet from the Frnech syncro club. We went to this event in 2015 with Dutchdude and TooManyToys and one...

I have a pair of Bosch headlamps with the lenses marked 7102 R7 and 7102 R1. I originally bought these as spare for our 1974 Late Bay which was...

Have just moved house, rather than wait until I have a problem, thought i'd do some research on any good VW garages or mechanics in the St Albans...

We took our van to Spain and Portugal last summer and drove in temperatures in the high 30 s upto 42 degrees. The van generally went well if running...

Hello campers! I'm hoping someone can help.

I'm just ordering a cambelt kit from brickwerks and ran into a problem. My 1Y engine is a late version...

Hi - can anyone recommend a mechanic who can fit an engine in my T25?
I live in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, so someone in Herts/Essex...

Hi I'm struggling with the under treasure chest door sills, brickwerks will maybe in the year getting repros.
Can't wait if I can find the...

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Ive posted another video on my youtube channel that other forum members might like.
This latest one is a video review of the camper interior...

Hi everyone,

Has anyone fitted, probably aftermarket, mudflaps to the terrawagen wheel arch flares?

I’d like to have the mudflaps attached to the...

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the 'leisure' side of an 85/86 Devon Moonraker? This is the one with the Devon branded mains hookup and switch...

Having driven over my original grill (doh!) I've got a Taifun one and hella inner spots to replace it.
Anyone got any tips on fitting it?
The...

Been working on the van this morning and forgot to plug in the plug for the maf sensor

Van started fine but quickly went in limp mode, flashing glow...

Hi,
I am going to remove my Flashlube assembly.
I know there is a blanking off seal available, 'cos someone on here told me, but why cannot I just...

probably a frequently asked question but i am looking to fit all terrain tyres on my van but I'm not sure which mercedes wheels to get any advice...

If anyone needs to borrow a set of wheels whilst getting theirs refurbed get in touch.