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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
dash clock not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « Yesterday, 22:30
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by KOTSY » 10 Nov 2016, 18:57

hi all. not sure if on the wright forum but here goes . I have a 91 1.6td and the analogue clock has stopped ,any idea s where I can get it repaired...

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Faulty bosch 0261200284 / vw 025906022d digifant i df1

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by crankythecamper » Yesterday, 17:03

Hi All,

First time posting so hopefully I am doing this right!

I was just wondering if you could help me, I have a faulty ecu on my VW T25...

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Auto Electrician in Sheffield

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by Stephen255 » 23 Jul 2021, 19:56

Looking for recommendations for an auto electrician in Sheffield.

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23 Jul 2021, 21:01
Early fuse box layout / wiring diagram

Last post by thomas33 « 23 Jul 2021, 07:42
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by badgerfax » 12 Aug 2015, 19:08

Evening all you good people,

Does anyone have access to a fusebox layout and wiring diagram for an early bullet fuse box?

I understand that it...

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Last post by thomas33
23 Jul 2021, 07:42
Dash instrument light pod name?

Last post by Robsey « 23 Jul 2021, 07:00
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by Shinnster » 22 Jul 2021, 15:16

Hi all

I am in the process of upgrading my dash cluster and have hit a snag! A part of the dash board has got plastic snapped off of it where screws...

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23 Jul 2021, 07:00
temp sender wiring

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 22 Jul 2021, 22:36
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by Betty boop 1 » 27 Jun 2021, 17:38

can i start with an apology been quiet for a why as it looked like id been blocked.....thankfully and evidently not temp gauge doesnt work read a lot...

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22 Jul 2021, 22:36
Timing setup, 2.0 CU Aircooled (video)

Last post by jospanner « 22 Jul 2021, 13:25

by jospanner » 22 Jul 2021, 13:25

Hey there, can you look over my timing setup?
I'm having problems with the van stumbling under acceleration, with low power. But I want to make sure...

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22 Jul 2021, 13:25
Solar panel wiring

Last post by Syncronorth « 21 Jul 2021, 20:54
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by Cyrus » 21 Jul 2021, 06:50

I have just received a 100w solar panel for my birthday and purchased a Victron Snartsolar charge controller.
I wish to wire this up to keep my 110ah...

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Last post by Syncronorth
21 Jul 2021, 20:54
Glow plug light feed?

Last post by Forden341 « 21 Jul 2021, 18:02
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by Forden341 » 21 Jul 2021, 14:25

Hi all,
I am looking to use the now defunct orange glow plug warning light in my dash pod as a diff lock warning light. Does anyone happen to know if...

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Last post by Forden341
21 Jul 2021, 18:02
temp gauge issue

Last post by AngeloEvs « 21 Jul 2021, 08:15
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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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21 Jul 2021, 08:15
Temp needle won't move

Last post by Bryce « 19 Jul 2021, 22:25
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by Bryce » 18 Jul 2021, 13:44
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Hi the temp needle on my 1.6 jx just sits stuck at the bottom left of gauge where you can't even see it. From what I've read overheating could do...
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19 Jul 2021, 22:25
T25 DG ECU Test

Last post by maxstu « 19 Jul 2021, 21:12
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by edconeng » 19 Jul 2021, 13:45

Hi this is my first post.
I have a T25 Syncro 1988 with a 2.1 DG Pertol Engine, I had a gearbox issue and the Bus has been laid up for a few years, I...

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Last post by maxstu
19 Jul 2021, 21:12
Coolant Temp Sensor Plug shape - What's it called?

Last post by ianders « 19 Jul 2021, 13:45
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by ianders » 18 Jul 2021, 10:37

Looking for the female plug that goes onto the round 2-pin temperature sensor. Currently have 2 spade connectors on the wires which are quite loose...

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Last post by ianders
19 Jul 2021, 13:45
Electrical crimp terminal cleaning tip

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jul 2021, 19:49
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by silverbullet » 17 Jul 2021, 17:55

Probably an old one but worth noting as I saw this on YouTube today thanks to Edd China.
A two-stage process and useful for cleaning damp/salt...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Jul 2021, 19:49
2.0L petrol air-cooled CU distributer

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Jul 2021, 20:03
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by banjax34 » 15 Jul 2021, 18:05

Does any one refurbish the CU distributer or is there a replacement? I seem to have too much play in mine and on idle the timing mark is very...

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Last post by sarran1955
15 Jul 2021, 20:03
Erratic aftermarket gauges - power supply issue?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Jul 2021, 18:54
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by jospanner » 15 Jul 2021, 15:01

Hi,
I have an aftermarket oil gauge and tachometer for my 1981 2.0 Aircooled.

I am finding that they both act very erratic:
The oil gauge is fine...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Jul 2021, 18:54
Empty plug behind dash?

Last post by Shinnster « 14 Jul 2021, 23:47
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by Shinnster » 14 Jul 2021, 14:45

I have been trying to find the issue as to why my temp and fuel gauges don't work and when i had the dash out I have noticed this empty plug. It is...

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Last post by Shinnster
14 Jul 2021, 23:47
Dizzy Wiring

Last post by Evil Elsie « 14 Jul 2021, 07:40
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by Evil Elsie » 13 Jul 2021, 16:42

Hey Folks,
I've just bought a Powersparks Dizzy, Coil and Lead set and have a question...

A Green and a Black wire from the Ignition...

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14 Jul 2021, 07:40
Blower Motor PWM Upgrade

Last post by CovKid « 13 Jul 2021, 20:53
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by Splurt » 13 Apr 2021, 21:54

I had been putting this job off for a while but has Easter week off so managed to get the dash out without much hassle. The heater box on the other...

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13 Jul 2021, 20:53
Flashing lights!!

Last post by Wearside wanderer « 12 Jul 2021, 15:15
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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 Wearside wanderer
12 Jul 2021, 15:15
Ashtray Gauges

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 11 Jul 2021, 12:22
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by Spailpin Fanach » 30 Jun 2021, 08:58

Hi all.

I thought I might install the following in place of the existing unused ashtray.

I also thought I might change the gauges to coolant...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
11 Jul 2021, 12:22
Electronic ignition 2.1 DJ engine

Last post by Aidan « 11 Jul 2021, 11:20
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by Titch1959 » 11 Jul 2021, 10:58

Hi everyone

Just had a look at our new van and see that the dizzy, leads and plugs need replacing but wanted to ask if this system supports...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Jul 2021, 11:20
Oil Pressure Switch Location? 1.6Diesel 1990

Last post by Herm « 08 Jul 2021, 20:34
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by Herm » 07 Jul 2021, 15:36

Hi,

Me again. Could someone tell me where I can find the oil pressure switches on an 1.6d 1990 California? I'll be damned if I can find both. I...

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Last post by Herm
08 Jul 2021, 20:34
Leccy Fuel pump and Relay advice

Last post by Mocki « 08 Jul 2021, 20:12
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by Stesaw » 06 Jul 2021, 12:56

So before I fit my 2.1 I need to fit a electic fuel pump.
I will be running on carb and I've already got the pump.
I also have a tracker fitted with...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Jul 2021, 20:12
Aftermarket oil gauge problem

Last post by jospanner « 06 Jul 2021, 14:01

by jospanner » 06 Jul 2021, 14:01

Hi, I have wired up an aftermarket (Eluto, so might as well not have any brand) oil pressure gauge.

It seems to give reasonable values, but that's...

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Last post by jospanner
06 Jul 2021, 14:01
1.6 jx td temp sensors wiring

Last post by Rascal « 06 Jul 2021, 07:27

by Rascal » 06 Jul 2021, 07:27

Currently on a 5 week uk tour with work dotted in between . van has been faultless untill yesterday when temp gauge became intermittent and lower...

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Last post by Rascal
06 Jul 2021, 07:27
Wiring Diagram & Fuse Box/Oil Pressure Buzzer

Last post by AngeloEvs « 05 Jul 2021, 11:22
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by Herm » 03 Jul 2021, 20:42

Hi,

I have a 1990 California and looking for a wiring diagram? I can't see to find one anywhere. I'm having trouble with indicators not working...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
05 Jul 2021, 11:22
Victron Super Cycle batteries

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 04 Jul 2021, 10:31

by Spailpin Fanach » 04 Jul 2021, 10:31

Wondering if anyone has experience of these batteries. They're way cheaper than good quality LiFePO4 ones and would save a lot of space. One 125Ah...

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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
04 Jul 2021, 10:31
Indicator not working on one side

Last post by Oufx81 « 03 Jul 2021, 18:42
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by Oufx81 » 03 Jul 2021, 15:21

Hi all, 1981 Aircooled, left turn signal is not working both front and rear, no clicking noise either. Right it’s absolutely fine.

Does anyone know...

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Last post by Oufx81
03 Jul 2021, 18:42
Coolant Temp Sender Connector

Last post by Robsey « 03 Jul 2021, 08:56
Replies: 3
by Syncronorth » 22 Jun 2021, 17:27

Where can I find the connector / plug for this sensor?

251 919 501

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Last post by Robsey
03 Jul 2021, 08:56
Is this an earthing problem?

Last post by killerme « 02 Jul 2021, 15:39
Replies: 9
by killerme » 01 Jul 2021, 12:28

To enable welding beneath the water tank, I had to take out the rock n' roll seat and the water tank unit. When refitting I forgot about rebuilding...

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Last post by killerme
02 Jul 2021, 15:39
Start Problem

Last post by fresco3000 « 01 Jul 2021, 13:35
Replies: 6
by fresco3000 » 28 Jun 2021, 10:51

Hi Guys,

I’ve had this ongoing issue starting my van.

When i turn the key there’s a moment where nothing happens then it kicks in. A delay.

Given...

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Last post by fresco3000
01 Jul 2021, 13:35
Tacho install, old van

Last post by jospanner « 01 Jul 2021, 11:32
Replies: 3
by jospanner » 01 Jul 2021, 09:55

Hi,
I am trying to install a tachometer/rev counter into a 1981 air cooled.
My alternator doesn't seem to have a w terminal, and as it's an older van...

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Last post by jospanner
01 Jul 2021, 11:32
Odometer not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « 30 Jun 2021, 17:34
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by petethefeet » 30 Jun 2021, 11:52

Hi all,
This is opposite to another thread recently.
Speedo needle indicates the correct speed (as close as it has ever been) but the odometer has...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
30 Jun 2021, 17:34
Which Loom goes through which hole?

Last post by Robsey « 30 Jun 2021, 01:17
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by Robsey » 28 Jun 2021, 14:00

Hi All,

I am still in the very early stages of the restoration / rebuild of my 1983 van.
It was converted in the late 80s to a camper van - a very...

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Last post by Robsey
30 Jun 2021, 01:17
Speedo inop

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Jun 2021, 16:41
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by WILKS » 27 Jun 2021, 20:19

1986 1.6 jx
My speedo had packed up , fitted a new cable now only the odometer works ,no speed needle movement is this repairable ?

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Jun 2021, 16:41
VW T25 smoke from dash

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jun 2021, 07:25
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by Ellie1995 » 27 Jun 2021, 18:45

Hi,

I need some advice and help.

1988 VW T25 autohomes komet Mark 1 water cooled petrol

So the situation is... I went to start the van the other...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jun 2021, 07:25
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by Rascal « 28 Jun 2021, 07:15
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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 Rascal
28 Jun 2021, 07:15
Main socket & extensions

Last post by Mocki « 27 Jun 2021, 18:20
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by Wearside wanderer » 24 Jun 2021, 16:32

Hi
1st post sure not even sure if this is the correct place!
Had a wee look on wiki and can’t seem to find an answer so now I’m venturing into the...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Jun 2021, 18:20
Zig cf8 not working replacement or repair

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jun 2021, 00:13
Replies: 11
by M13esy » 02 Jan 2021, 16:28

Hi,my zig unit in my van has never been wired up in the process off doing now,I’ve checked all fuses and got a new battery but when we connected the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jun 2021, 00:13
Battery

Last post by Jim San « 24 Jun 2021, 09:25
Replies: 7
by Poundsland » 22 Jun 2021, 18:47

What the best battery to get for myt25 to seat under driver seat and best price can someone help

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Last post by Jim San
24 Jun 2021, 09:25
Off side (right) indicators not working

Last post by sweetaswesty « 23 Jun 2021, 16:58
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by sweetaswesty » 23 Jun 2021, 13:29

I've got the dash back in after replacing the heater blower motor, tidying up wiring, cleaning earth crowns, etc. and most things are basically...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
23 Jun 2021, 16:58
Starter battery, leisure battery & hookup

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Jun 2021, 15:55
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by timscarth » 23 Jun 2021, 10:52

Hi, my first post since joining the club.

We bought our T25 (Holdsworth Villa 1) last week and I've been doing some general bits & pieces& getting...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Jun 2021, 15:55
Plug that connects to ignition switch?

Last post by HeloEngineer « 22 Jun 2021, 13:11
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by @HeloEngineer » 21 Jun 2021, 16:01

Hi all!

My van got stolen, luckily I have got it back.
They have cut the wiring below the ignition switch to start it. Ergo I require the plug which...

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Last post by HeloEngineer
22 Jun 2021, 13:11
Heater cable routing and troubleshooting

Last post by Beemsquar « 22 Jun 2021, 06:11
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by Beemsquar » 18 Jun 2021, 19:50

Hi all,
I am aware that this subject has been asked a thousand times, but no in those posts I can't find the information I am after.
I have a 1983...

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Last post by Beemsquar
22 Jun 2021, 06:11
Alternative to zig unit and number of connectors on leisure battery

Last post by mariner « 21 Jun 2021, 17:56
Replies: 12
by mariner » 12 Jun 2021, 11:35

Hi all. So van is due back from the bodyshop in a few weeks and I'm trying to get my head around the electrical set up I want. Current set up is as...

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Last post by mariner
21 Jun 2021, 17:56
CE1 Fuse box - Map of G Pins.

Last post by Robsey « 18 Jun 2021, 07:05
Replies: 36
by Robsey » 20 Mar 2021, 11:03
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Hi all,

As part of my conversion from early fuse box to the later CE1 fuse box, I mapped out every single pin in the fusebox.

I found that...
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Last post by Robsey
18 Jun 2021, 07:05
Key In warning - Just an idea.

Last post by Robsey « 17 Jun 2021, 16:53
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by Robsey » 11 Jun 2021, 11:04

After watching another one of Italjohn's videos on you tube, I came up with this idea.

Firstly - the video link.

It is to add an ACC position to...

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Last post by Robsey
17 Jun 2021, 16:53
Temp gauge reading high with warning light

Last post by rosar « 14 Jun 2021, 07:51
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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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14 Jun 2021, 07:51

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