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OE Wheel choice

Last post by Gary. « 09 Nov 2017, 13:11
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by Gary. » 04 Nov 2017, 09:21

Does anyone have a definitive list of wheel choice on all models at date of production?

What alloy versions were available?:

14 steel
14 syncro...

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Last post by Gary.
09 Nov 2017, 13:11
banded wheels

Last post by JeffRoo « 08 Nov 2017, 19:49
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by tonic » 29 Oct 2017, 19:37

Hi can anyone tell me the widest i can have wheels banded and still retain the original size tyres. Thanks Tony

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Last post by JeffRoo
08 Nov 2017, 19:49
Tire choice

Last post by M4tt_1 « 20 Oct 2017, 13:32
Replies: 5
by pfield69 » 16 Aug 2016, 08:14

My rear wheel drive wannabe syncro (OK, its a standard T25) is rubbish off road i.e campsites etc.
Just returned from Boardmasters where i couldn't...

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Last post by M4tt_1
20 Oct 2017, 13:32
What tyre pressures ?

Last post by CovKid « 16 Oct 2017, 08:36
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by fixitsteve » 18 Aug 2017, 12:43

Do I need for 215-55-16 97W tyres on a T25 campervan.
As I haven't got a clue :?

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Last post by CovKid
16 Oct 2017, 08:36
Passenger Side wheel Problem

Last post by crazyhorse « 14 Oct 2017, 08:50
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by crazyhorse » 30 Sep 2017, 20:56
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And I thought it would and should be good news,,, after 8 weeks of bodywork repairs and getting excited about doing the refurb...

Well, driving home...
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Last post by crazyhorse
14 Oct 2017, 08:50
front wheel bolts merc steel wheels

Last post by Rockape « 09 Oct 2017, 20:29
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by Rockape » 07 Oct 2017, 18:52

hi
can you use standard t25 wheel bolts when fitting merc steel wheels to the front I won't be using spacers with them.Also is it ok to use the rear...

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Last post by Rockape
09 Oct 2017, 20:29
Another tyre pressure question

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Oct 2017, 21:32
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by Wear Sunscreen » 02 Sep 2017, 07:57

My van has Porche alloys on tyres are 205/55/16. What pressure should they be. Would be grateful if anyone could help.

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Oct 2017, 21:32
Steel wheel and tyre options

Last post by muttleypup « 29 Sep 2017, 17:53
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by jhobson » 25 Sep 2017, 17:28

I'm wanting some new steels. Ideally I'd like them black. I think 15

Brickwerks: Mefro Steel Wheel - 6Jx15 ET30 5/112 66mm hole. Only come in...

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Last post by muttleypup
29 Sep 2017, 17:53
REMINDER - Hub caps on tight

Last post by Nathanb « 24 Sep 2017, 21:59
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by Nathanb » 18 Sep 2017, 09:02

Hi All,

More of a reminder to myself, but as this happened to me I thought that I would put it out there.

I had 4 new tyres put onto my van the...

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Last post by Nathanb
24 Sep 2017, 21:59
cant balance apparently

Last post by bene « 19 Sep 2017, 15:46
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by bene » 04 Aug 2017, 14:16

Hello!
Has anybody ever come across this?
Just took my 6 mefro wheels and 6 goodrich tyres down to my tyre place to get them fitted and one of the...

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Last post by bene
19 Sep 2017, 15:46
2wd westy joker 15" tyre size a/t

Last post by ELVIS « 18 Sep 2017, 00:06
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by waltraud » 13 Sep 2017, 13:13

Hi gang,

I am going to sell my Carat allows I favour of merc steels 15 et31. Am thinking of light a/t look so wondering about 195-80-15 or 215-75-15...

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Last post by ELVIS
18 Sep 2017, 00:06
Banded wheel spec

Last post by R0B « 08 Sep 2017, 15:01
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by Sco77w » 08 Sep 2017, 13:16

I may be getting ahead of myself here seeing as my new to me T25 unfinished project only rolled off the back of the recovery truck 18 hours ago but I...

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Last post by R0B
08 Sep 2017, 15:01
replacing wheel studs

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Sep 2017, 10:41
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by scottbott » 06 Sep 2017, 09:48

just looked at the wiki and it says to knock the old ones out and fit replacements from behind, does anyone know if longer than standard studs can be...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Sep 2017, 10:41
check ya nuts!

Last post by scottbott « 02 Sep 2017, 07:21
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by scottbott » 01 Sep 2017, 14:45

had bit of a funny noise coming from the rear nearside wheels sort of creaking groaning noise so went to the father in laws house and asked him if it...

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Last post by scottbott
02 Sep 2017, 07:21
Wheel Carrier Enlargement?

Last post by multisi « 26 Aug 2017, 09:38
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by bmouthboyo » 26 Aug 2017, 07:45

Has anyone found a way to be able to carry larger wheels under on the carrier?

I am running 205 75 15 on steels and don't really want to splash out...

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Last post by multisi
26 Aug 2017, 09:38
Brown trousers moment (oversteer)

Last post by RogerT « 25 Aug 2017, 21:59
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by jimrat » 20 Aug 2017, 20:30

Hi

Had a near miss whilst driving in Brittany this week. Exiting a round about, the van went into a sideways slide and continued to slew up the dual...

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Last post by RogerT
25 Aug 2017, 21:59
Grease leak on rear wheel

Last post by aisha « 25 Aug 2017, 18:37
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by aisha » 23 Aug 2017, 08:35

Hi everyone,

I haven't posted on here in a while (that must be a good sign?) but I wanted to ask your opinions on this before I take it to a...

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Last post by aisha
25 Aug 2017, 18:37
Offroad Tyre size for 2WD (standard height springs)

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 24 Aug 2017, 22:00
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by T25griff » 28 Mar 2017, 19:32

Hi people..

Will be moving over to off road tyres on 15 ronal penta alloys - I drive an Autohomes Komet high top. Ideally want to restore my...

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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
24 Aug 2017, 22:00
Tyre recommendations for 14" wheels

Last post by Nathanb « 17 Aug 2017, 23:23
Replies: 4
by Nathanb » 02 Aug 2017, 23:02

Hi All,

I'm looking to get a set of new tyres all round and was planning on getting the Goodyear Cargo 28's but can't seem to find any in stock....

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Last post by Nathanb
17 Aug 2017, 23:23
8j ??

Last post by jasd1978 « 17 Aug 2017, 14:15
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by RLG » 11 Aug 2017, 11:58

Ok looking at some new shoes for my bus they are 17 but they are 8j my bus has been lowered around 60mm
Will 8j fit under the arches and if so what...

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Last post by jasd1978
17 Aug 2017, 14:15
Brakes not great

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Aug 2017, 08:40
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by CamMoore » 13 Aug 2017, 03:55

Hey guys,

I just purchased another T3! It is a 84 1.9L camper (Trakka fitout here in Australia). I also have a 91 Panel 2.1L.

The brakes in the 91...

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Aug 2017, 08:40
Smaller ball seat nuts and bolts

Last post by deanmoo « 11 Aug 2017, 09:47
Replies: 5
by deanmoo » 07 Aug 2017, 08:24

Hi there,
Hopefully someone can help, i have a set of Merc tolimans to put on my van but i need nuts and bolts with a smaller radius. Going by what...

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Last post by deanmoo
11 Aug 2017, 09:47
Help with safe wheels swap - have kids

Last post by Middle29 « 31 Jul 2017, 08:10
Replies: 33
by Middle29 » 24 Feb 2016, 12:07
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ok I've got no experience when it comes to tires & wheels so need plain speaking. I've done some reading. I have a 3 year old & a new baby & want to...
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Last post by Middle29
31 Jul 2017, 08:10
ARC Alurad (5-spoke) - Which Nuts?

Last post by volks_womble « 28 Jul 2017, 18:22
Replies: 2
by volks_womble » 26 Jul 2017, 14:56

I have a set of ARC Alurad 5-poke wheels (very similar to Mercedes Pentas), but they are stashed away so I can't get to them...

Can anyone advise on...

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Last post by volks_womble
28 Jul 2017, 18:22
Hi can anyone please advise if these are standard wheels?

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Jul 2017, 15:05
Replies: 2
by petefelstead » 24 Jul 2017, 14:53

If not what are they off of?

Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Jul 2017, 15:05
Large pulling to the left

Last post by nesty « 19 Jul 2017, 21:17
Replies: 2
by nesty » 19 Jul 2017, 19:25

I had my T25 raised up recently, as it was too low.
Drives better and a more comfy ride. However, the pulling to he left as got a lot worse. I know...

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Last post by nesty
19 Jul 2017, 21:17
4 wheel alignment

Last post by scaltura « 19 Jul 2017, 06:48
Replies: 10
by timski » 04 May 2017, 16:29

Hi Guys,

Just got my van back from the workshop. I wanted to get the wheel alignment done. They adjusted the front and the handling feels better....

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Last post by scaltura
19 Jul 2017, 06:48
Painting steel wheels

Last post by bigherb « 14 Jul 2017, 21:00
Replies: 22
by tonydata » 18 Mar 2013, 12:50
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Hi all,

Looking to repaint/spray my original steel wheels in a nice shiny new colour so the new chrome hub camps sit nicely... There's a few colour...
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Last post by bigherb
14 Jul 2017, 21:00
Tyre sun protection

Last post by Slider2 « 14 Jul 2017, 08:12
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by HansT » 11 Jul 2017, 20:13

Have seen vans on foreign campsites with various bits of ply etc to keep sun off the tyres. Is this just for hot/sunny conditions, or should this...

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Last post by Slider2
14 Jul 2017, 08:12
Mercedes 2104000702 7 x 15 ET 37 to fit on my 2WD

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Jul 2017, 14:55
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by bmouthboyo » 12 Jul 2017, 14:47

Hi Guys,

I bought some 7J x 15 ET37 Merc Steels a while back hoping they would fit straight onto my early (83) 2WD T25. They have 215 75 R15 tyres...

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Last post by marlinowner
13 Jul 2017, 14:55
Standard 14" steel wheel stud conversion

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 07 Jul 2017, 14:30
Replies: 3
by blakeys80 » 02 Jul 2017, 11:10

Having got all the parts together to rebuild the front brakes, I thought it would be a good idea to change to studs instead of reusing the old...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
07 Jul 2017, 14:30
1985 T25 Panel Van Project *5x120 adaptors*

Last post by what2do « 04 Jul 2017, 10:13
Replies: 17
by t-torque » 03 Sep 2010, 12:10
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Hi all

I’m new to club 80 - 90 and to the world of VW’s and still trying to figure out the best term for my van.. T25, T3, Wedge...

She’s a 1985 VW...
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Last post by what2do
04 Jul 2017, 10:13
tyre size

Last post by clift_d « 30 Jun 2017, 08:37
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by Jona2487 » 25 Jun 2017, 12:35

hi all, we are off for a trip around the IOW on wednesday, we have fitted some merc alloys for the trip , they are fitted with 195 55 16 tyres ,
i do...

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Last post by clift_d
30 Jun 2017, 08:37
New tyres up to 3 years old.

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jun 2017, 06:45
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by itchyfeet » 07 Jun 2017, 18:14

Bought 14 tyres in the last 5 years most are under a year old but two I just got were 2 years old, when we questioned it they pointed us to their...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jun 2017, 06:45
New wheels, ideas on nuts.

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 26 Jun 2017, 21:10
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by doenut82 » 26 Jun 2017, 10:53

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know what wheel nuts I need on the back. Longer studs already fitted but just wondering what nuts to use ....

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
26 Jun 2017, 21:10
torque setting

Last post by T25Lincs « 26 Jun 2017, 19:54
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by T25Lincs » 22 Jun 2017, 17:52

Hi
Ive just returned my camper to its original steel wheels . Could anyone be able to tell me what torque settings i need to be using
Thanks
Dave

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Last post by T25Lincs
26 Jun 2017, 19:54
spacers ????????????

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 23 Jun 2017, 19:02
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by Betty boop 1 » 22 Jun 2017, 18:15

hi all im after so advice looking to fit 10mm spacers to the front of betty to give a touch more clearance currently have 15 merc steels with 205 70...

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Last post by Betty boop 1
23 Jun 2017, 19:02
Bigger wheels and tyres

Last post by PICKLEBRANTON « 11 Jun 2017, 13:33
Replies: 6
by PICKLEBRANTON » 11 Jun 2017, 07:59

Whats the maximum tyre wheel combination that can be fitted with a standard suspension height. I currently have 16 7j rims and am guessing van 80...

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Last post by PICKLEBRANTON
11 Jun 2017, 13:33
T25 - 19" wheels

Last post by crazydiamond « 11 Jun 2017, 10:05
Replies: 14
by gmc » 01 Apr 2013, 19:33

Simple question please.......

Do 19 wheels fit under the arches?

They are VW/Audi alloys so I'm assuming the centre bore isn't an issue.

They are...

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Last post by crazydiamond
11 Jun 2017, 10:05
Carat atiwe bolts

Last post by Theclash « 04 Jun 2017, 19:48
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by Theclash » 04 Jun 2017, 13:03

brickworks website states the front wheel bolts for carat atiwe alloy wheels are no longer availabile and you have to convert to stud and use tapered...

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Last post by Theclash
04 Jun 2017, 19:48
Tire pressure for 17 or 18 inch alloys please?

Last post by kevtherev « 03 May 2017, 06:56
Replies: 9
by chewbacca » 05 Apr 2017, 16:49

Hi guys.

I've used the search function, but struggling to find an answer.
Basically I've swapped my tires out for a different size and would like...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 May 2017, 06:56
Brake pedal to the floor!!

Last post by captain Byrne « 01 May 2017, 08:32
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by wormington » 28 Apr 2017, 18:41

Hi all

Some advice would be gratefully received on where to start with this. My son borrowed my 1984 1.9 petrol DG van a couple of weeks ago with no...

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Last post by captain Byrne
01 May 2017, 08:32
Atiwe alloys

Last post by Theclash « 23 Apr 2017, 18:04
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by Theclash » 23 Apr 2017, 08:23

Got hold of a set of 14 atiwe alloys they come with 205/70 tyres but all need replacing can I swap my 185/14 from my steel wheels onto them

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Last post by Theclash
23 Apr 2017, 18:04
SAAB Alloys

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Mar 2017, 21:25
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by AlandAnn » 27 Feb 2017, 09:40

I have the chance of a decent set of SAAB alloys, can anyone tell me if they are a good fit?

My steel wheels are ET 39 originals

I believe the SAAB...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Mar 2017, 21:25
Tyre size for a 15" x 7" rim on a JX westy...

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Mar 2017, 21:22
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by volks_womble » 11 Mar 2017, 13:16

I am looking to try and narrow down the best size tyre to fit into a 15x7 rim...

The van is a westy with an OKish 1.6TD JX engine, so I don't want...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Mar 2017, 21:22
Will Chrome Hubs fit Mefro wheels

Last post by Clairep « 17 Mar 2017, 13:01
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by Alzey » 13 Oct 2016, 15:31

As per title really, thinking about changing my very ratty and rusty 14 standard wheels to 15 mefros and was wondering if my very nice original...

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Last post by Clairep
17 Mar 2017, 13:01
What's the standard tyre size please? Is it model dependant?

Last post by chewbacca « 11 Mar 2017, 20:44
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by chewbacca » 05 Mar 2017, 22:33

I'm trying to work out the stock outside diameter for the tyres, but I'm getting conflicting info from the net.
The tyres I currently have on my...

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Last post by chewbacca
11 Mar 2017, 20:44
Paint Code for Carat Alloys?

Last post by R0B « 08 Mar 2017, 17:19
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by PaulG » 07 Mar 2017, 09:10

Hi,

I need to touch up some minor blemishing on my OE Carat Alloys. Ideally I need to brush apply paint with a very small brush. Anyone know if...

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Last post by R0B
08 Mar 2017, 17:19
Tyres for T25 Carat 1989

Last post by PaulG « 07 Mar 2017, 15:12
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by Revcaravelle » 10 Feb 2017, 17:57

Can anyone confirm what is best tyres for this VW?
1989 VW Caravelle Carat

And where best to buy near Worthing West Sussex?

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07 Mar 2017, 15:12
How much brake fluid

Last post by bigherb « 28 Feb 2017, 15:45
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by wuddub » 26 Feb 2017, 17:57

Did a quick check of wiki etc but am unsure how much brake fluid I need to purge all the old fluid from the braking system. :?:

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28 Feb 2017, 15:45

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