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2 probe coolant level sensor ?

Last post by matt brighton « 02 Nov 2018, 09:17
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by matt brighton » 02 Nov 2018, 06:37

Hi

How does this work ?

Having replaced my diesel with a petrol engine....

I now have a new expansion tank which has the 2 pin probes that sit in...

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Last post by matt brighton
02 Nov 2018, 09:17
Sticky speedo

Last post by RobH « 31 Oct 2018, 08:05

by RobH » 31 Oct 2018, 08:05

Anyone had and solved an issue with a sticky Speedo?
I have working odometer and trip counter, but sometimes my Speedo sticks at about 20mph,...

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Last post by RobH
31 Oct 2018, 08:05
Air cooled speedo repair...

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Oct 2018, 12:33
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by sarran1955 » 29 Oct 2018, 17:49

Hello,

My odometer has never worked since my ownership of my 1980 CT van.. :roll:

But to be in conformity with the new VAST Euro regulations...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Oct 2018, 12:33
Leisure batteries pooped

Last post by bobajob67 « 29 Oct 2018, 20:34
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by Jim San » 29 Oct 2018, 14:55

Seems the batteries are struggling to hold any decent ooomph.

Had a run to Wales and back so should have had plenty of charge. Used heater once...

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Last post by bobajob67
29 Oct 2018, 20:34
Eberspacher fault codes

Last post by Winchweight « 27 Oct 2018, 22:59
Replies: 6
by Winchweight » 27 Oct 2018, 09:21

Hi,

We have had a recurring issue with our diesel Eber. It starts fine and runs up, getting nice and warm with plenty of oomph, but after 5 mins the...

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Last post by Winchweight
27 Oct 2018, 22:59
Aftermarket temp and oil - Subaru engine

Last post by matt brighton « 27 Oct 2018, 11:14

by matt brighton » 27 Oct 2018, 11:14

Hi

Anyone installed aftermarket water temp and oil pressure (or temperature) guages ? (Having successfully knackered the original one by attempting...

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Last post by matt brighton
27 Oct 2018, 11:14
Viper powerspark

Last post by shaky « 25 Oct 2018, 11:19
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by lodgey62 » 25 Oct 2018, 09:18

Has anyone tried one of the Viper powerspark ignition systems?

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Last post by shaky
25 Oct 2018, 11:19
What's this connector found behind radio ?

Last post by MagicWagon « 23 Oct 2018, 08:30
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 23 Oct 2018, 06:47

I'm currently in the process of wiring in a new stereo in my 1983 Aircooled devon and found this connector loose behind the dash.
Can't seem to...

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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Oct 2018, 08:30
Headlight upgrade

Last post by Dobble « 22 Oct 2018, 15:26
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 22 Oct 2018, 14:25

Checked the WIKI regards improving the headlghts efficiency and options regards relay placement, I have the twin square headlghts and have yet to...

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Last post by Dobble
22 Oct 2018, 15:26
Pics of back of stock rev counter petrol/diesel wanted

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 22 Oct 2018, 14:58
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by CovKid » 19 Jun 2018, 15:13

As above. Anyone have a stock rev counter they could take pic of the back? Need photos for both petrol model and diesel but if you've got either it...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
22 Oct 2018, 14:58
Headlamp main beam indications reversed?

Last post by Timburrows « 20 Oct 2018, 22:39
Replies: 2
by Winchweight » 20 Oct 2018, 09:16

Hi,

I fitted a pair of auxiliary headlights last weekend using existing wiring that worked fine with the old lamps that were there. I connected them...

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Last post by Timburrows
20 Oct 2018, 22:39
Hi i need some help to identify this middle bottom. Can anyo

Last post by 937carrera « 19 Oct 2018, 13:23
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by Davidlsalves » 19 Oct 2018, 07:41

Enviado do meu iPhone usando o Tapatalk

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Last post by 937carrera
19 Oct 2018, 13:23
Solar Panel setup question

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 19 Oct 2018, 08:04
Replies: 30
by Cruz » 30 Apr 2018, 23:01
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I've got a leisure battery fitted and it charges using a Merlin 140amp VSR relay.
I now have a 150w solar panel fitted to keep the battery topped up...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
19 Oct 2018, 08:04
hella style rear lights

Last post by chewbacca « 18 Oct 2018, 22:48
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by Davidb0208 » 11 Oct 2018, 22:33

Hi all
I have hella style lights but, upon opening there are no reflectors. Nada, none, nought, just black plastic which is great for absorbing light...

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Last post by chewbacca
18 Oct 2018, 22:48
reversing lights

Last post by ash1293 « 16 Oct 2018, 07:07
Replies: 6
by carthago ian » 15 Oct 2018, 11:48

Hi all : My reversing lights have stopped working , before I tackle this has any one got some pointers to save me starting from scratch :?:

Cheers

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Last post by ash1293
16 Oct 2018, 07:07
Electric fuel pump permanently running

Last post by MagicWagon « 13 Oct 2018, 17:13
Replies: 10
by MagicWagon » 25 Sep 2018, 07:42

Gradually going through the list of issues I want to address on my new camper. (83 Aircooled devon)
A PO has replaced the mechanical fuel pump with...

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Last post by MagicWagon
13 Oct 2018, 17:13
No power to coil

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Oct 2018, 10:50
Replies: 6
by skred » 06 Oct 2018, 20:08

UPDATE: if I give a direct power from the battery to the coil, the engine starts so it confirms my suspicions about a break in the power feed....

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Oct 2018, 10:50
T3 or T25 maybe aka Frida

Last post by bigherb « 11 Oct 2018, 07:19
Replies: 2
by Frida » 11 Oct 2018, 00:44

Very new this, very comfortable with camping without accessories. Now having 2 dogs a tent is not so comfortable.
I have a T3/25? Confused C reg...

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Last post by bigherb
11 Oct 2018, 07:19
dc ammeter

Last post by adie89 « 09 Oct 2018, 20:30
Replies: 3
by jas915 » 05 Oct 2018, 09:28

Hi can anyone recommend a cheapish dc ammeter tried google and they seem to be ac only,unless you pay alot of money.i think a clamp type one would be...

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Last post by adie89
09 Oct 2018, 20:30
Headlights went dead driving down a busy dark Fens road!

Last post by Mocki « 08 Oct 2018, 06:30
Replies: 2
by mr2allotments » 07 Oct 2018, 22:54

Hi

I had a rather unnerving issue last weekend when all my front lights died on a twisty, Fens road at night! When I managed to get to a safe place...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Oct 2018, 06:30
New radio recommendations

Last post by Stubbsie « 04 Oct 2018, 16:45
Replies: 10
by paperhouselad » 19 Sep 2018, 06:37

Hi all, after a new radio, have seen the new fangled gizmos with cd, mp3 etc etc. Are they any good , anyone recommend one? Thanks in advance.

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Last post by Stubbsie
04 Oct 2018, 16:45
no main beam

Last post by LeeME3 « 02 Oct 2018, 08:35
Replies: 6
by hippy chick » 20 Sep 2018, 09:29

can anyone point me in the right direction please. I have side lights and indicators work with side lights but if i put main beam on indicators dont...

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Last post by LeeME3
02 Oct 2018, 08:35
Temperature gauge reading high- t25 petrol 1900

Last post by Mr Muckle « 01 Oct 2018, 18:02
Replies: 13
by Mr Muckle » 26 Sep 2018, 18:46

Hi good folk, complete newbie, so please be kind, and feel free to redirect me if I am in the wrong bit. This is my first post. I have a 1984 1900...

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Last post by Mr Muckle
01 Oct 2018, 18:02
Propex thermostat query

Last post by paperhouselad « 30 Sep 2018, 20:02
Replies: 7
by paperhouselad » 24 Sep 2018, 07:05

Hi all, installed a propex compact 1600 a couple of years ago but haven't had cause to use it all night ie cold winter camping. Have run it up up on...

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Last post by paperhouselad
30 Sep 2018, 20:02
Flashing red temp light with headlights

Last post by Ant-t « 24 Sep 2018, 20:52
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 23 Sep 2018, 15:32

My van is doing a strange thing, I'm getting the red temp light flashing when I put my headlights on, there is also a slight drop in revs when the...

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Last post by Ant-t
24 Sep 2018, 20:52
Rear light clusters

Last post by captain Byrne « 23 Sep 2018, 13:59
Replies: 1
by Paulc123 » 23 Sep 2018, 11:16

Hi all I'm trying to rebuild my van having bought it as a pipe of pieces! Is there any gasket between the rear light clusters and the bodywork/rear...

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Last post by captain Byrne
23 Sep 2018, 13:59
Which coil for a 1.9dg (1989)

Last post by LeeME3 « 21 Sep 2018, 08:01
Replies: 3
by wyke » 20 Sep 2018, 15:05

Hi I have a 1.9dg 1989 petrol T25, and want to get a new coil, I can't see what colour label is on coil (green or grey), which one should I get...

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Last post by LeeME3
21 Sep 2018, 08:01
Rear Foglights

Last post by chris7ian « 20 Sep 2018, 14:11
Replies: 4
by chris7ian » 14 Sep 2018, 15:55

OK so it's about time I permanently sorted the rear right fog light on my LHD bus rather than the 'wire-soldered-to-a-bulb' number that's currently...

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Last post by chris7ian
20 Sep 2018, 14:11
Buzzer of Doom wiring incorrect? Odd.

Last post by 937carrera « 18 Sep 2018, 15:32
Replies: 1
by logicred » 18 Sep 2018, 13:20

1987 1.9 DG engine. Previous owner had unplugged the ribbon cable to the back of speedo for the oil pressure warning light. I reconnected it and got...

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Last post by 937carrera
18 Sep 2018, 15:32
Sorting out the electrical spaghetti

Last post by scottbott « 17 Sep 2018, 20:31
Replies: 1
by Ralf85 » 17 Sep 2018, 17:02

Today my auto sparks Gary came around to sort out the old messy wiring in the engine compartment. When a local garage can't sort out electrical...

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Last post by scottbott
17 Sep 2018, 20:31
spark plugs DG Engine

Last post by Fannywire « 15 Sep 2018, 19:47
Replies: 8
by Fannywire » 11 Sep 2018, 19:18

Good evening,

We've recently purchased a 1985 T25 watercooled Engine no DG130761.

Can anyone tell me which sparkplugs to use? or a site that I can...

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Last post by Fannywire
15 Sep 2018, 19:47
What lights and grill are these

Last post by TheDocmeister « 15 Sep 2018, 10:07
Replies: 4
by roonstar » 09 Sep 2018, 21:01

What a these lights guys ..And how much you reckon they are worth they say 5star on badge I think lol

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Last post by TheDocmeister
15 Sep 2018, 10:07
Wireless rear parking sensors

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Sep 2018, 21:11
Replies: 10
by pondering » 06 Aug 2018, 16:42

I had rear parking sensors (RPS) fitted to my '56 plate VW Caddy (work van) by a mobile fitting company, and they've been great. I asked the same...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Sep 2018, 21:11
Replacing Speedometer from MPH to KPH.

Last post by multisi « 13 Sep 2018, 16:30
Replies: 6
by andyh10 » 12 Sep 2018, 19:40

So, i've exported my van to Spain, all going well. When i took it for the ITV (MOT)it had few expected changes needed here and there (headlights...

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Last post by multisi
13 Sep 2018, 16:30
Brake light not working, tried lots now stuck

Last post by biker1981 « 11 Sep 2018, 07:44
Replies: 4
by biker1981 » 10 Sep 2018, 15:58

Hi

My break lights are not working van has been stood for 10 years in nice barn.

To start with I had to swap the old continental fuse box as the...

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Last post by biker1981
11 Sep 2018, 07:44
DG Temperature Gauge Sender

Last post by bmouthboyo « 09 Sep 2018, 19:01
Replies: 14
by bmouthboyo » 31 Aug 2018, 22:51

I have recently fitted a Golf MK3 GTI engine into my originally DG van (although I never had it with that engine) and the temp guage is sitting...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
09 Sep 2018, 19:01
Which is the pin for the oil light?

Last post by zenecho « 07 Sep 2018, 14:18
Replies: 11
by mariner » 19 Jul 2018, 19:33

Hi all. As above, is anyone able to identify the oil light pin on the dashpod I have? Have changed the plastic pcb for the cluster repair kit...

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Last post by zenecho
07 Sep 2018, 14:18
Actuators

Last post by Wesley « 07 Sep 2018, 14:16
Replies: 8
by Wesley » 04 Jul 2018, 21:04

Hi,

Hope someone can point me in the right direction - I have had a alarm and immobiliser fitted to the van this week (£375) - not sure if this is...

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Last post by Wesley
07 Sep 2018, 14:16
Trigger wire what size wire and crimp

Last post by Alzey « 06 Sep 2018, 13:52
Replies: 7
by Alzey » 04 Sep 2018, 11:40

The female crimp on the red and black trigger wire is on its last legs and maybe the problem I currently have with the click click click click and...

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Last post by Alzey
06 Sep 2018, 13:52
Ign lead metal Shrouds

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Sep 2018, 21:11
Replies: 8
by R0B » 05 Sep 2018, 15:16

Andrew Campershack told me he always removes these as they are more trouble than they are worth. I cannot remember the reason, as it was a few years...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Sep 2018, 21:11
Central Locking?

Last post by what2do « 05 Sep 2018, 19:53
Replies: 4
by mister scoops » 02 Sep 2018, 12:18

Should a 1991 Vanagon GL Westie have central locking fitted?
It feels and sounds as if I'm acting against an actuator when locking the passenger...

4 Replies

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Last post by what2do
05 Sep 2018, 19:53
'Urban Camper' from East Dulwich - electrics??

Last post by Just_Kitt « 04 Sep 2018, 17:52
Replies: 4
by Just_Kitt » 28 Aug 2018, 22:25

Hello all, maybe a long shot but who knows!

I own a so called 'urban camper' which was fitted out by East Dulwich Campers (now long gone) way before...

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Last post by Just_Kitt
04 Sep 2018, 17:52
Fuse box.. has broken fuse holder .,. Best option

Last post by multisi « 01 Sep 2018, 13:07
Replies: 1
by biker1981 » 31 Aug 2018, 19:01

Hi

I have a holdsworth that is is in really good condition I have been restoring it sypithetically as it was laid up for 10 years.

On the the final...

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Last post by multisi
01 Sep 2018, 13:07
Mystery ltem Found Behind Stereo. See Photo

Last post by maxstu « 31 Aug 2018, 06:55
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 28 Aug 2018, 07:52

What is it and what's it do please? Looks like another wire came out the side.
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
31 Aug 2018, 06:55
Over charging/high ouput from alt

Last post by Toc « 30 Aug 2018, 16:12
Replies: 10
by Toc » 23 Aug 2018, 17:09

Hi Folks

I have a problem with an overcharging alternator, it's outputting 16v while driving, my normal output is 14 up to 14.5.
The Battery...

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Last post by Toc
30 Aug 2018, 16:12
Third brake light

Last post by CovKid « 29 Aug 2018, 18:38
Replies: 6
by JackE » 29 Aug 2018, 11:26

I had a quick search to see if there was a guide for fitting a third brake light I was just wondering if anyone has any tips. There is this guide to...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Aug 2018, 18:38
No interior lights working

Last post by bkandj « 28 Aug 2018, 10:48
Replies: 12
by bkandj » 25 Aug 2018, 22:03

First of all, I have very little knowledge of how the electrics work in my van.

The interior lights aren't working. I've had the leisure battery on...

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Last post by bkandj
28 Aug 2018, 10:48
T25 Holdsworth Camper Fridge Fascia Toggle Switch

Last post by toolsntat « 26 Aug 2018, 13:45
Replies: 5
by grahamp » 25 Aug 2018, 18:14

Mine - toggles no more!!! Has anyone any suggestions as to how to replace it without having to remove the complete fascia!! Surely Holdsworth would...

5 Replies

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Last post by toolsntat
26 Aug 2018, 13:45
Switched Live Good Practice

Last post by 937carrera « 25 Aug 2018, 20:28
Replies: 7
by bmouthboyo » 24 Aug 2018, 22:29

I am finding I keep having to hunt for switched lives. So far I need it for:

- Radio
- Tachometer
- Guages
- PAS

And now I need one for immobiliser...

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Last post by 937carrera
25 Aug 2018, 20:28
Which Distributor for a CU Engine

Last post by treblezero « 23 Aug 2018, 12:00
Replies: 8
by Enternent » 09 Oct 2016, 19:59

I have a two ltr CU petrol, idle ignition stabilisation unit and a Bosch Dual Vacuum Dual Advance Hall impulse distributor with a worn shaft...

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23 Aug 2018, 12:00

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