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Got an electrical fault ? Read this first!

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by Hacksawbob » 10 Feb 2013, 23:56

Check your earths !

Many electrical issues are caused by corroded electrical contacts on the earthing points. Please read and check before posting...

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10 Feb 2013, 23:56
Instrument Ribbon Replacement?

Last post by Shinnster « Yesterday, 22:57
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by Smiffo » 23 Oct 2021, 10:25

I remember a few years ago the PCB replacement items were north of £300.
They seem to have a few different designs now, and this one is approx half...

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Yesterday, 22:57
Late Fuse Box Internal Wiring Diagram

Last post by oli8925 « Yesterday, 22:45
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by oli8925 » 18 Sep 2021, 12:43
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I'm wanting to add some circuits to my relatively basic van (headlight relays, twin tone horn, timed interior light relay etc) and would rather use...
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Yesterday, 22:45
Van Not turning over question.

Last post by Robsey « Yesterday, 20:43
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by pleasestartnow » 25 Jul 2021, 13:23
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Quick question, for the last week dome of the time I go to start the van it doesn't turn over the first time but does the second or third....
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Yesterday, 20:43
Mystery wire...?

Last post by spanishfly « Yesterday, 18:05
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by spanishfly » 16 Oct 2021, 19:14

Finally finished rebuilding the 2.1 engine in my syncro learned a lot along the way. I started it today and am working through a few electrical...

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Yesterday, 18:05
Headlight relay upgrade

Last post by Robsey « Yesterday, 09:57
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by scotttie » 10 Mar 2021, 12:58

I know this topic has been done to death, so I have tried to read as many old posts as I could find on here and the wiki but I still have a couple of...

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Yesterday, 09:57
Instrument clusters

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Oct 2021, 20:34
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by Gordo89 » 23 Oct 2021, 18:01

I will be putting the van back together shortly and wondered if the instrument cluster can be bench tested prior to fitting.
Mainly to see if the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Oct 2021, 20:34
Speedometer problem

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Oct 2021, 17:12
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by TONYT25T25 » 22 Nov 2020, 10:02
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Speedometer playing up again, I have unclipped it from behind the binnacle and put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil down it, but it is still not right,...
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23 Oct 2021, 17:12
Temp gauge sits high?

Last post by maxstu « 22 Oct 2021, 20:59
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by Shinnster » 21 Oct 2021, 13:39

Hi,

When i drive my van the temp gauge sits above half, just below 3/4's and wondered if this is normal?
i'm scared to drive long distances at the...

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Last post by maxstu
22 Oct 2021, 20:59
Solar panels

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Oct 2021, 20:46
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by TONYT25T25 » 01 Oct 2021, 21:30
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Not an off grid person, but like to keep both my leisure battery and main battery charged by using a basic solar panel that just attaches to either...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Oct 2021, 20:46
Choke wire fire

Last post by MagicWagon « 21 Oct 2021, 10:36
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by MagicWagon » 18 Oct 2021, 19:09

Had a bit of a scare this evening. I was adjusting the automatic chokes on my 83 2.0L air cooled as it was running very fast on choke. I took off the...

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Last post by MagicWagon
21 Oct 2021, 10:36
headlight upgrade kit review

Last post by syncroandy « 20 Oct 2021, 10:54
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by RCN » 19 Oct 2021, 19:36

Hello collective hive
Asked a couple of the guys here about these headlight upgrades they did but wondering if anyone else has any view - good or bad...

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Last post by syncroandy
20 Oct 2021, 10:54
Dash light short out ,smoke filled cab

Last post by innocenti « 18 Oct 2021, 10:16
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by innocenti » 10 Oct 2021, 17:37
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Hi pics attached
Would the failure of the dash variation illumination light cause this ?
Last night dashs light flickered then off totally before...
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Last post by innocenti
18 Oct 2021, 10:16
Speedo Needle

Last post by sauce1001 « 17 Oct 2021, 08:56
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by sauce1001 » 16 Oct 2021, 20:15

Hi all, I've just changed my KPH speedo to MPH using a vinyl overlay. This involved removing the needle and the 2 small screws on the face. I've...

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Last post by sauce1001
17 Oct 2021, 08:56
Bulb for brake warning

Last post by Robsey « 16 Oct 2021, 18:17
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by chrism589 » 16 Oct 2021, 14:37

Hi.

Got a 87 T25. The bulb for the handbrake warning light is missing. I can't find the correct model bulb to use on various forums.
Can anyone...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Oct 2021, 18:17
Replacing the dashboard plastic PCB

Last post by Robsey « 14 Oct 2021, 07:11
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by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Dec 2013, 13:55
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I just replaced the plastic PCB on my dashboard broadly following Covkid's instuctions in the Wiki;

I thought the PCB layout that I used might be...
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Last post by Robsey
14 Oct 2021, 07:11
temp gauge issue

Last post by ScienceBoy « 13 Oct 2021, 17:52
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by Brismike » 29 Jun 2021, 21:23

hi got a 1.9 watercooled on a 86 temp gauge has never worked so bridged at the thermostate but got nothing so replaced the clocks now bridged gauge...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
13 Oct 2021, 17:52
Reverse lights no worky ??

Last post by ScienceBoy « 13 Oct 2021, 17:47
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by KINGPRAWN » 17 Mar 2016, 14:27
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Hi all, 2.1 Syncro 87 ... Reverse lights don't work ... And perhaps haven't in years ???
Think I found the switch ( left side of the gearbox on the...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
13 Oct 2021, 17:47
Dashboard lights not working

Last post by Ralf85 « 13 Oct 2021, 16:50
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by JamieQPR » 11 Oct 2021, 15:01

Hi there. The lights on on my Caravelle 1986 dashboard are not working. Does anybody know what fuse the dashboard is, or how to find a map of the...

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Last post by Ralf85
13 Oct 2021, 16:50
new door and rear speakers :D

Last post by fh9977 « 13 Oct 2021, 08:53

by fh9977 » 13 Oct 2021, 08:53

Hi - I replaced my door and rear speakers yesterday, van still had the stock Blaupunkt made in West Germany. I was never a fan of the Blue Dot as a...

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Last post by fh9977
13 Oct 2021, 08:53
Dashboard Switch Illumination.

Last post by keynsham1 « 12 Oct 2021, 20:01
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by keynsham1 » 12 Oct 2021, 18:14

I am currently refitting my dash and the instrument console and have noticed that there are some switches that light up with the lights and some...

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Last post by keynsham1
12 Oct 2021, 20:01
New headlights smoked? Brickwerks

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 12 Oct 2021, 13:13
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by Jonnyb416 » 09 Oct 2021, 18:22

Hi all,

I’m slightly confused as Brickwerks have the H4 headlights available in a set but you can’t order them individually. I’d order the set but...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
12 Oct 2021, 13:13
Location of 12v Fuse

Last post by JamieQPR « 11 Oct 2021, 16:22
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by otherking » 20 Oct 2016, 18:09

Hey there!
First time posting here..

I've recently bought my first T25 (1989 California) and I believe my 12v fuse might have blown as the inside...

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Last post by JamieQPR
11 Oct 2021, 16:22
Reverse lights inop

Last post by Aidan « 11 Oct 2021, 13:18
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by WILKS » 06 Oct 2021, 17:06

1.6 JX 1986 5 speed .. I have an intermittent fault with the reverse lights , fitted a new switch ex BW ,lights are still operating very...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Oct 2021, 13:18
I’m sure this is easy, but… fitting a new heater switch.

Last post by Robsey « 10 Oct 2021, 21:11
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by KenT3 » 10 Oct 2021, 18:47

Hi
I’m been the proud owner of Ollie since August 22nd. We’re getting some minor electric work done and the auto electrician has gone off ill poor...

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Last post by Robsey
10 Oct 2021, 21:11
Rear Fog Light Voltage Mystery

Last post by syncroandy « 05 Oct 2021, 15:26
Replies: 7
by PaulG » 29 Sep 2021, 17:50

Hi all,

1989 RHD genuine UK van

My rear fog light looked dim, so I started investigating. I have discovered that the voltage between the feed wire...

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Last post by syncroandy
05 Oct 2021, 15:26
Dash Light Question

Last post by gary1998 « 30 Sep 2021, 22:29
Replies: 4
by Ant-t » 29 Sep 2021, 21:33

The dash light for my temp/fuel guages (on the right) has stopped working, looking closer the metal strip has disintegrated so there no power...

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Last post by gary1998
30 Sep 2021, 22:29
Blower pwm upgrade

Last post by airheadboxer « 29 Sep 2021, 19:47
Replies: 12
by Lanciaman » 04 Sep 2021, 10:08

I've got my dash out at the mo, so am going to fix the blower motor and like the idea of the pwm upgrade.
But I can't find much about it, and Bw's,...

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Last post by airheadboxer
29 Sep 2021, 19:47
How reliable are the fuel tank gauge sender units

Last post by weimarbus « 29 Sep 2021, 17:26
Replies: 4
by weimarbus » 28 Sep 2021, 16:15

Hi, as per post title, I just wondered from those with more experience of tank replacement whether the tank sender units are generally reliable or do...

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Last post by weimarbus
29 Sep 2021, 17:26
Hooking up a portable solar panel

Last post by sweetaswesty « 28 Sep 2021, 13:01
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by sweetaswesty » 22 Sep 2021, 07:48

I've noticed on some photos and videos that it's possible to run a cable and connection for a portable solar panel into the van through the ac power...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
28 Sep 2021, 13:01
Rear lights not working

Last post by Robsey « 24 Sep 2021, 20:53
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by T25boy71 » 23 Sep 2021, 20:43

Hi all having a problem with my rear lights not working
brake light fine
Turn single left and right fine
number plate fine
fog light fine
fuses...

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Last post by Robsey
24 Sep 2021, 20:53
New Leisure Wiring - Asking For Your Experience and Advice

Last post by oli8925 « 23 Sep 2021, 17:15
Replies: 6
by oli8925 » 30 Aug 2021, 16:08

Hi everyone,

As per title I'm putting together the plans to wire in a completely new leisure loom. This is my first time wiring up a leisure system,...

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Last post by oli8925
23 Sep 2021, 17:15
Inherited a battery isolator, can i wire dash clock to battery?

Last post by grace72 « 18 Sep 2021, 12:21
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by grace72 » 15 Sep 2021, 12:24

The 1.9 DG I have recently bought came with a battery isolator and of course the clock stops when i use it. Is it possible to wire up the clock to...

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Last post by grace72
18 Sep 2021, 12:21
Instrument cluster - no voltage regulator

Last post by Robsey « 16 Sep 2021, 22:44
Replies: 2
by jospanner » 16 Sep 2021, 12:15

Hi, looks like the voltage regulator has been bypassed on my gauge cluster. Opened it up to test the fuel gauge, cos I'm having weird intermittent...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Sep 2021, 22:44
Electric fuel pump wiring (Novice alert!)

Last post by Epiphone « 14 Sep 2021, 10:29
Replies: 116
by nehpets13 » 25 Jul 2013, 11:07
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Hi all,

Fitting an electric fuel pump to mu 2.0 Aircooled and pretty much know where to fit etc

But! Wiring says to wire to oil pressure switch...
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Last post by Epiphone
14 Sep 2021, 10:29
Flashing lights!!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Sep 2021, 21:22
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by Wearside wanderer » 12 Jul 2021, 12:47

so I have developed a couple of new unwanted disco lights on the dashboard, firstly the water Coolant, however I know it’s all topped up etc so I’m...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Sep 2021, 21:22
Front indicator seals?

Last post by grace72 « 10 Sep 2021, 07:10
Replies: 5
by grace72 » 09 Sep 2021, 16:35

Even though I’ve owned a T25 since 2003, I don’t remember when I last changed a front indicator bulb. Well I just have and the lense had a fair bit...

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Last post by grace72
10 Sep 2021, 07:10
EHU Question. Non VW

Last post by Stesaw « 09 Sep 2021, 23:01
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 09 Sep 2021, 20:00

We use an Esterel folding caravan for our camping trips. It has been sitting idle for a year. So l decided to open it up and check a few things...

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Last post by Stesaw
09 Sep 2021, 23:01
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by maxstu « 09 Sep 2021, 19:39
Replies: 114
by Rascal » 01 Dec 2020, 15:44
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Is this the cruise control relay two wires go to the vss (vehicle speed sensor I think) on the speedo. And the other go to a 2 pin connector that...
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Last post by maxstu
09 Sep 2021, 19:39
glow plug light

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Sep 2021, 14:01
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by ianvfr750 » 01 Sep 2021, 09:14

I have a 1.6TD camper and the glow plug light normally takes about 45 seconds to go out - is this normal or does it indicate a problem with the...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Sep 2021, 14:01
Temp gauge reading high with warning light

Last post by Samanthington « 01 Sep 2021, 11:56
Replies: 10
by rosar » 24 May 2021, 09:24

Dear all,

I have a 1990 2.1 Caravelle conversion which has just had a new engine fitted by the VW engine company. Various other bits replaced as...

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Last post by Samanthington
01 Sep 2021, 11:56
VW T25 immobiliser stopped working

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 01 Sep 2021, 08:12
Replies: 3
by Johnredpath1953 » 29 Aug 2021, 19:36

Hello All.
I've got a 1984 T25 that has an immobiliser on/off switch under the dash that was installed over 20 years ago It's not working and but I...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
01 Sep 2021, 08:12
Unknown wire

Last post by davidoft1 « 31 Aug 2021, 19:47
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by Ragtime.ben » 30 Aug 2021, 17:55

Can anybody tell me what this wire is? Runs round the rear of the engine bay and has an inline fuse. Goes towards the water pump area at the right...

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Last post by davidoft1
31 Aug 2021, 19:47
Protecting engine bay wires

Last post by CovKid « 30 Aug 2021, 09:30

by CovKid » 30 Aug 2021, 09:30

Quick tip from Covkid on preventing engine bay wires from going brittle. I use the same stuff when restoring valve radios because of its...

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30 Aug 2021, 09:30
Dissy Rotor Wear.

Last post by maxstu « 25 Aug 2021, 18:50
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by maxstu » 25 Aug 2021, 07:50

My DJ 2.1 Auto is rapidly using dissy rotors. Or a least they require carbon removal from the metal lip.
Yesterday morning the camper refused to...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Aug 2021, 18:50
Leisure battery...

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Aug 2021, 16:34
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by JulianBuck » 23 Aug 2021, 15:23

Guys - need your expert help if I may.
'88 VW autosleeper Tident.
Fully charged leisure battery (see pics). Control panel says its fully charged too....

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Aug 2021, 16:34
2021 Battery Recomendations Please

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Aug 2021, 06:07
Replies: 8
by Dreaddybear » 17 Aug 2021, 18:05

Hi All
Im a newbie and just wanted to ask the forums opinion when it comes to Battery recomendations (the battery that starts the vehicle, not the...

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Last post by ZsZ
19 Aug 2021, 06:07
fridge voltage drop

Last post by nick.k « 17 Aug 2021, 18:33
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by nick.k » 15 Aug 2021, 10:50

12volt element was not working checked voltage and this was low caused by a drop at in line fuse.
Replaced this healthy 13.9 when engine running...

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17 Aug 2021, 18:33
Main beam telltale light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Aug 2021, 19:30
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by RazorRiggott » 17 Nov 2019, 21:27

Hi. My T25 has failed it's MOT due to the above. I've removed the instrument binnacle though not the ribbon yet. Are the instrument lights holding it...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Aug 2021, 19:30
Spotting previous modifications

Last post by bigherb « 16 Aug 2021, 16:42
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by Ragtime.ben » 16 Aug 2021, 07:17

Hi all. So I got my first proper going over of my recently bought 1981 cu Devon yesterday. Sold as not running but will run 😬
Haven’t tried turning...

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16 Aug 2021, 16:42

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