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My license plate lights and wiring were a mess, so I've recently installed replacements and tried to tidy the area up.

I've now managed to get the...

I installed a new throttle cable and the brickwerks throttle lever this weekend to tidy up my engine bay.
(Missing metal clip is on back order with...

We have a 1990 T25 which works well but needs some substantial work doing in terms of rust  along panel joins, petrol cap and the sliding door...

Evening folks,
If you're in the Derby/Notts area and don't mind someone measuring bits on your van could you contact me please.

I'd like to come and...

Hi, just installed a 123 Ignition switch dizzy on my type 4 cu 2.0…. All works great, am currently running it on a modern Bosch blue coil.

Just...

Hi guys and gals
Lola our T25 is in need of some body work. We have rust in the normal places. We are based in the Rotherham area and would like to...

Has anyone with an early, rigid sided pop top (double side flaps) fitted solar?

Was wondering how you routed the cables.

Thanks Nick

So...

Coming up to MOT time and the camper definitely needs welding.

Kitchen panel (lower) is definitely needing cutting out and the sill it's...

I am going to be fitting a electric fuel pump to my 1.9 wbx and a bit confused about what relay to use.

I like the look of the CSP one    as it says...

For those of you who havent seen the socials we are now starting to provide 12 v Infrared heating systems for vans.
you can read all about it here ...

Please could someone help me, so a few week ago my car started to smoke (mk6 tdi 1.6 golf) one of the pipes keep coming off my injectors , I have...

I have a pare of bushes from Brickwork for the lower control arm. Just as I was about to press the first in I noticed that the inner metal tube...

Hi back again after over a year.

Its been getting more smokey over the last year or so and sometimes difficult to start.
Now it won't start at all,...

Hello all,

I'm looking for some general input/advice on distributor set up coils and Weber carb.

Please bear with me as this is all a bit confusing...

Hi all I've pulled the plastic tube from under my van with the intent to lubricate it as the cable seemed stiff, I now have an issue as I didn't take...

Hi all!
I have a Holdsworth minus the interior.. I notice that originally most of them seem to have a rack type shelvy thingamajiggy covering the...

I had to do this due to a foul on my wbx6 between one regulator mounting screw and the inlet manifold (which could have then cracked the plastic) the...

My main light switch on the T3 just suddenly seized up yesterday, completely refusing to move and thus no lights.

I took out the switch and took it...

Hi All
Does anyone recommend someone to service by 89, dj van near high Wycombe.
Many Thanks for your help.
Rob

Hi

I know this is a very very longshot but I have an autohomes conversion and I am after somewhere, if at all possible, that does material similar...

Fridge and foot operated water pump not working with 240v, internal socket fine. Any clues? Auto homes Kameo.

After my recent alternator problems I am considering to change my alternator system to a serpantine belt 120A setup. (I have Mtdi 1Z with the JX two...

2.1 mv no starter after fixing radiator fan earth. This must be something simple. Stuck at the top of a mountain without Bentley. All electrics work...

All For Sale adverts on this forum are required to have a price and a means of contact
Just like the old postcard in the newsagents window , or the...

So this morning I have been mainly covering the underside of my new van and me with
Lanotec HD it has a number of interesting properties as well as...

My 87/88 wagon has now done 110,000 miles. I have owned it since 1999. It has done us proud and had no major problems.
I feel it could do with a bit...

Hello, i was not able to find any information about interior dimensions online. I’m not sure how to name the platform of engine bay correctly, but...

Guys-looking for some advice,had a lot of work done to my 25,it cut out due to fuel starvation twice and I don’t have the knowledge to get it...

On our way to a campsite this weekend, a hose split between above the oil cooler. I managed to cut the split bit off, and reattach with more water...

Fitted new ones a few weeks ago. Managed without fully removing doors, just disconnected door straps, and loosened hinge and latch bolts/screws....

Things I've learned over past couple of days of van tinkering. If you are having problems getting the foil backed 'blackouts' to stay on, give the...

Like a lot of others I have a couple of the Vdo gauges from a golf or Audi can someone recommend a sender unit for the oil pressure I know brickwork...

Looked recently to change the SMEV from using the larger propane bottles to the smaller screw on / disposable canisters. 
Picked up a regulator for...

I went back to stock from a BMW brake servo as that was too light pedal feel and the
Now it is too hard :)

I got the BMW one for about a month or...

Hi, can anyone recommend a mechanic to change the cam belt and service on a 1990 T25
I am based in Prestatyn North Wales
Many thanks

I’ve started looking for a awning, I want something that I can stand up in put a table and chairs in and a bedroom for 2.
can anyone recommend...

my father in law has had a rather expensive quote to repair his heater, it is a Truma 4 E Combi anyone here know of anyone or anywhere that does...

Hi All , Looking for a camper friendly garage in Cheltenham or surrounding areas (Gloucestershire). Need a cam belt doing a a 1.6TD JX Any...

Hi folks,
Just had the van inspected for an oil leak on coming out of the turbo. Garage said that turbo is fine but it will leak because of the way...

Hello   Please can anybody help I'm a new boy and am looking for a sensible  VW  MOT and workshop anywhere near  Hersham   Surry ?  Please can...

Hi all. I'm new to the group and about to start renovating the inside of my 1989 vw T25 Komet. The carpet liner has disintegrated and needs to be...

Hi All,
Just noticed offer on front and rear shocks from GSF .
Two manufacturers Amtex and Monroe . Has anyone tried these and are they any good ?...

 Can someone tell me how the vacuum valve on the fuel chamber works? It is connected through the air filter box.  When I had the top off my carb and...

The original grey covering that covered the inside roof of the pop top is rough, hard, dry and crumbles away a bit as dust. I'm sure it's not...

Hi all

2.0L CU Aircooled. I'm replacing my fuel pump because its leaking petrol, and the gaskets are leaking oil.

Few questions:
I've seen a few...

Hi all

Has anyone owned fitted or have any experience of the Shapes Grp High Top? Would like to know what they are like and if you've got some pics...

So I’ve been having problems with what seems like fuel starvation so fitted a new regulator with a gauge - what pressure should I be getting and does...

Let me say first that I’m not very engine/mechanically savvy but am becoming a little more so!

So the context is I was experiencing unpleasant fuel...

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