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Hey all, been reading up on this and I’ve got myself more confused than ever.

So long story short inherited someone else’s bodge of a conversion....

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Does anyone have a VW garage recommendation for North Yorkshire please? Ideally Wetherby-Thirsk-Ripon area.
We travelled up yesterday and...

Hi all I have a 1983 T25 and it won't run properly since I adjusted the tappets, I used the 11/2 turns, but this seems odd to me because your pushing...

We've had our van for 19 years (1.9 DF, Devon); it came with an Elsan bucket loo (which I never fancied using, so it went straight in the loft)....

Hi help would be much appreciated. I have a 1982 2.0lt cu engine and upon taking the flywheel off found that it has a metal seal and a felt seal, I...

My Atlantic has electric mirrors but the control knob does nothing.
What fuse and or relay should I be checking first?

I’ve got a 1.8T converted Syncro (AUM stamped block, but cable throttle) with a custom mild-steel sump made by whoever did the conversion. The paint...

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First time camper van buyer. Going to view a local T25 later, can anyone advise what to look out for with this particular model? TIA :)

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I have a quite rare Reimo Primus hybrid high/pop top. I recently had the canvas replaced, but now one of the roof struts has failed (conveniently...

The family bus had a fail to proceed moment earlier and arrived back at SE Towers via flatbed. I was delighted when I got home and found it sat in...

I did a stupid thing and put the battery feed to the “little black box” onto the negative terminal in an utter brain dead moment. The diode on the...

Hi all, new member here, so please be gentle  :lol:  

I recently picked up my 1982 T25 (Leisure drive) and one thing I have noticed is that it seems...

Found this rattling round the door pocket where it's been stashed for an unknown number of years. The quality of the previous work on this van is......

Hi, heater has worked in the past, but latterly only at 1/2 speed fan. Now it's not working at all - fan comes on, but no click, after 30 secs the...

I am in the process of offering up a SMF clutch to my diesel bell housing.

The link on Brickwerks is really useful in identifying which parts of the...

Just bought a set of these, for those occasions when a conventional helmet gets in the way (underneath the front wheel arch in my case). They work...

Ok, so I have fresh air from the driver's vent and hot air as well. Air from all other vent's (including hot) just can't get anything out of the left...

I know why the vehicle speed signal is wrong and what I need to fix it but the ECU memory error is troubling and can anyone tell me what the...

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I have a cover for my kameo that isnt best designed for a hi top and it is also somewhat flimsy.
Does anyone have advice/ experience on the best...

I'm working on secondhand info here so bear with me...

Woman and her mum have been out in her mum's camper, its a 1989 1.7 diesel. She's noticed...

I recentlt purchaced s CVc front lift assist kit that requires mounting to the ridges on the roof.. I hsve a frontrunner rack to fit so iv no option...

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i have a rear main seal leak and removed the gearbox and have some wear marks on the clutch fingers. The clutch was fitted a few months...

So I've been sidetracked into a Type IV build lately and have been thinking about changing the conrods

It's an 1800 so has the 55mm crank journal...

Hi all, does anyone have one of the more recent Reimo mushroom/turret tops (with dampers/springs) they could take some measurements off?

I've got...

I’ve been trying to replace the slave cylinder on my ‘84 1.9 DG and have managed to get the new one in all fine, problem is with clutch/brake fluid...

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Doesn't cover everything but does appear to list EU, US and ZA

Hi Guys. Had a good summer in Cybil with no problems at all (apart from wife locking us out once :D ). Always instant start.
Home on 26th Oct. Two...

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We have an Autosleeper Trooper with a stuck passenger seat.
It won't swivel, nor will it move backwards and forwards.

Any suggestions on...

Hi, 1.6 td, my axiliary water pump is staying on and running the battery down, is there a relay somewhere that should shut the water pump down once...

Couple more questions . What is the order for the right hand switches? The wires seem a little tight in which ever way I fit the blinker switch and...

Has anyone updated an Holdsworth Conversion Bed to use a Westfalia seat hinge? Removed original Holdsworth water tank from underneath seat and want...

Anyone know the availability of the choke return spring? Min looked partialy detached but was also seemingly a little light on tension.. MAy just...

How don i set the tick over and co up

Hi all bit of a novice. Had my 1986 T25 1.9DG Petrol. Drove 10 miles and suddenly lost power. RAC came and found the fuel pump wasn't working.. Then...

With an EPAS conversion, is the actual steering colum shaft spliced? or is it less involved than that? 

I don't mind the weight most of the time but...

Going to replace my blower switch with a PWM controller whist I am in there replacing the sized blower. 

Don't suppose anyone has a 3d File for the...

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Does anyone know of any VW mechanics/garages in North Northumberland or Scottish Borders - roughly the Newcastle to Edinburgh area? I'm looking...

Please can anyone tell me what is the correct coil to use on my 2ltr cu petrol Aircooled , still running it's original DVAD dizzy with hall sensor...

Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.

Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....

Hi all. Our '88 Autosleeper high top needs some significant bodywork repairs. We're in Hastings, can anyone recommend somewhere preferably in East...

We have a pop top that did not come with a mattress,
not sure but I could guess theres not a lot of space up there,
so its crucial to find (buy) a...

Hi Reg, trying to PM you regarding fuel pump. I think your inbox is full ;)

1985 Autosleeper maroon decals need touch up, slight scratches , read somewhere of a matching colour touch up pot -think it was Alpha Romeo maroon ,...

Hi just finished my type 25 AAZ conversion, with the aaz crank and serpentine pulley,i want to fit an alternator with a clutched pulley to eliminate...

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My 1985 DG 1.9 WBX petrol fuel tank is out and rust treated with phosphoric acid after cleaning back to shinny metal
painted with Teamac Zinc...

Hello! I have a problem with the starting motor on a JX to AAZ engine conversion.
JX flywheel, JX Starting motor, AAZ engine.
When I tighten the two...

Hi all,

my 1.6td JX engine has head gasket issues and I've been recommended to have the engine replaced.
I tinker but this kind of work is beyond...

Obviously but still worth posting.
1.6D temp gauge at around 12 noon most of the time.but during warmer weather and running 50mph on motorway it will...

Dear all,

Apologies for the title - and the (probably) daft question. I have recently changed the clutch master cylinder (again) and clutch hose...

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First post - desperate owner trying to get van ready for summer.
I have a 1988 DG 1.9 WBX (new recon engine from Campershack) and have...