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T3 rear brake drum overheating

Last post by mioba « 11 Nov 2022, 17:39
Replies: 9
by Bison535 » 22 Mar 2021, 14:13

Hi Forum, I have and ongoing problem of the rear brake drum overheating !?

I have had a look through Wiki and the Forum including Jeds wheel bearing...

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Last post by mioba
11 Nov 2022, 17:39
Mercedes CLK wheels stud size.

Last post by escovedo « 10 Nov 2022, 08:15

by escovedo » 10 Nov 2022, 08:15

Mercedes CLK wheels 7Jx16 et 37 part number A2084010102
M14 or M12 wheel bolt/stud size?

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Last post by escovedo
10 Nov 2022, 08:15
wheel alignment

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Nov 2022, 19:47
Replies: 4
by lexussoarer1996 » 09 Nov 2022, 12:34

Took the bus for a wheel alignment after a rear suspension overhaul, new bushes and bolts and new track rods on the front, nothing siezed , decided...

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Last post by irishkeet
09 Nov 2022, 19:47
1.6 td westfalia with AT tyres

Last post by dcworm57 « 13 Sep 2022, 07:06
Replies: 7
by dcworm57 » 12 Sep 2022, 19:14

Ok so I’m running a 1989 1.6 td westfalia , I’m thinking of fitting 15” wheels with 235/75/15 AT tyres.
Anybody running this set up at the moment ?...

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Last post by dcworm57
13 Sep 2022, 07:06
replacing tyres

Last post by Stephen255 « 29 Aug 2022, 19:22
Replies: 3
by Stephen255 » 15 Aug 2022, 07:12

Hello folks. want some advice please. Need to replace two tyres on my standard 1990 Holdsworth camper currently running: LVR185 R14C 102/100R...

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Last post by Stephen255
29 Aug 2022, 19:22
Plastic Wheel Trims

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2022, 11:58
Replies: 1
by oilrag » 26 Aug 2022, 08:17

Can anyone recommend a supplier/source of some suitable non VW plastic wheel trims to cover standard 14 inch steel wheels please,we're off to...

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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2022, 11:58
Speedo Cap Gone (Again)

Last post by Enternent « 04 Aug 2022, 13:36

by Enternent » 04 Aug 2022, 13:36

Sorry if this is a daft question. My new speedo cap (square hole in centre) has fell off never to be seen again after only doing about 5 miles. It...

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Last post by Enternent
04 Aug 2022, 13:36
17" Fuchs Replica Wheels with 215/60/17's?

Last post by cobblers « 29 Jun 2022, 21:19
Replies: 3
by triumph2.5pi » 29 Jun 2022, 20:15

Hi all

Could anyone please help me out choosing the correct wheel and tyre sizes for my needs? I’ve done a fair amount of reading up and used the...

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Last post by cobblers
29 Jun 2022, 21:19
Spare wheel

Last post by clone123 « 15 Jun 2022, 18:38
Replies: 7
by clone123 » 08 Jun 2022, 08:30

Just after abit of advice if anybody can enlighten me I have Original vw carat wheels on my camper and decided to buy a spare one so they all matched...

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Last post by clone123
15 Jun 2022, 18:38
the unstoppable march..

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Jun 2022, 18:40
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 14 Jun 2022, 13:12

google did a nice collage of 'similar photos' for me, nicely showing me how well my wheels have rusted up :ok

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Last post by Stesaw
14 Jun 2022, 18:40
New Tyre Recommendations Please

Last post by tobydog « 02 Jun 2022, 19:37
Replies: 2
by yosini » 02 Jun 2022, 15:26

Hi,

We've a few camping trips coming up and the tryes on ourT25 are looking a bit old, what would people recommend? The last set I bought for our...

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Last post by tobydog
02 Jun 2022, 19:37
Rear wheel coming loose

Last post by chalkywoods « 12 May 2022, 15:45
Replies: 9
by chalkywoods » 11 May 2022, 18:00

I've had the nearside rear trailing arm and suspension off for a few months whilst I welded the wheel arch and replaced the outer trailing arm mount....

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Last post by chalkywoods
12 May 2022, 15:45
What pitch is the thread on clamshell underslung spare carrier retaining bolt at the front

Last post by maxstu « 10 May 2022, 21:25
Replies: 9
by Middle29 » 13 Apr 2022, 14:59

Hi all,

I'm trying to ascertain if the bolt that holds the cam shell up is 1.5mm pitch (Metric Fine), or if it's standard 1.75mm pitch to order a...

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Last post by maxstu
10 May 2022, 21:25
15” ET37 Toliman - spacers

Last post by ash1293 « 18 Apr 2022, 20:25
Replies: 3
by T25Convert » 15 Apr 2022, 21:54

Hello, seen some cheap cheap cheap Tolimans - the 15” et37 ones.

So from wiki and search I know I need a 5mm spacer on the front, but what is not...

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Last post by ash1293
18 Apr 2022, 20:25
Tyre recommendation

Last post by fryup « 03 Apr 2022, 06:38
Replies: 11
by fryup » 31 Oct 2021, 17:31

Hi all

Just want to see what sort of tyre people are using on their standard steels need to get some new tyres and was thinking about getting some...

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Last post by fryup
03 Apr 2022, 06:38
Tyre Choice

Last post by ash1293 « 01 Apr 2022, 20:07
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 26 Mar 2022, 20:03

Fettling the camper for our tour starting 3rd April, l noticed both rear tyres, Avon AV11
C rated, are suffering from peripheral cracking around the...

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Last post by ash1293
01 Apr 2022, 20:07
Any idea what these wheels are? Thanks.

Last post by cobblers « 26 Feb 2022, 20:37
Replies: 6
by Brick » 15 Feb 2022, 13:11

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Last post by cobblers
26 Feb 2022, 20:37
Wheel fit

Last post by gibba68 « 11 Feb 2022, 13:29

by gibba68 » 11 Feb 2022, 13:29

Hi all, new to this so please bare with me 😳
I have a 1983 T25 Viking1.6 diesel conversion that's being dismembered and attempting to restore, wheels...

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Last post by gibba68
11 Feb 2022, 13:29
Penta Alloys and 205/70/15 ET23

Last post by tlg « 19 Jan 2022, 10:09
Replies: 9
by keynsham1 » 28 Apr 2019, 18:23

I have just bought a set of Mercedes Penta alloys which are 7Jx15 and I am planning to fit 205/70/15 tyres. The offset is ET23. This size will keep...

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Last post by tlg
19 Jan 2022, 10:09
Longer studs needed?

Last post by cobblers « 19 Nov 2021, 14:58
Replies: 9
by Shinnster » 27 Oct 2021, 14:47

hey all, just test fitting my wheels and seeing what people think whether this is safe or not?
i have 17 inch steel rims but left the original studs...

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Last post by cobblers
19 Nov 2021, 14:58
Rear camber and toe adjustable on all vans ?

Last post by t25adict « 07 Nov 2021, 14:42
Replies: 5
by MagicWagon » 20 Oct 2021, 10:53

TL:DR
Is the rear camber and toe definitely adjustable on all 2wd T25's ? (Garage says no)
Are my rear right values far enough out to take it back...

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Last post by t25adict
07 Nov 2021, 14:42
Front stud conversion

Last post by Shinnster « 27 Oct 2021, 14:53
Replies: 3
by Shinnster » 25 Oct 2021, 18:56

Hey all,
Has anyone else fitted the stud conversion?
I've bought front studs and the permanant lock tight stuff but just wondered, how much do I...

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Last post by Shinnster
27 Oct 2021, 14:53
205 or 215 65 16 on Tolimans?

Last post by ash1293 « 17 Oct 2021, 16:18
Replies: 8
by ash1293 » 13 Oct 2021, 17:37

Any opinions on which to go for, 205 or 215 65 on 16” Tolimans.

Et 33 version so hoping no spacers.

Healthy 1.9Dg on new bilstein shocks &...

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Last post by ash1293
17 Oct 2021, 16:18
Thoughts on powder coating

Last post by syncroandy « 08 Oct 2021, 07:09
Replies: 1
by Jonnyb416 » 07 Oct 2021, 22:10

Evening all,

Thought about getting my steel wheels and bumpers powder coated. Found a place nearby where the price seems ok. But a mate of mine said...

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Last post by syncroandy
08 Oct 2021, 07:09
Plastic wheel trims

Last post by Dazco « 20 Sep 2021, 15:42
Replies: 9
by Dazco » 18 Sep 2021, 10:24

Any recomendations for cheap plastic wheel trims , standard wheels are looking a bit ratty.

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Last post by Dazco
20 Sep 2021, 15:42
Where can I buy New full size wheel trims

Last post by keynsham1 « 18 Sep 2021, 21:09
Replies: 7
by pcurtis100 » 15 May 2021, 15:13

Hi,
I have always had 4 full size plastic wheel trims on my F reg T3. Unfortunately one of them went missing a couple of months back and i've been...

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Last post by keynsham1
18 Sep 2021, 21:09
VW Carat Alloy front wheel bolts?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Sep 2021, 14:04
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 16 Sep 2021, 08:35

Does anyone supply the VW Carat Alloy front wheel bolts or is the Brickwerks Stud conversion the only alternative ? I only need one so seems a...

2 Replies

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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Sep 2021, 14:04
Which locking nuts/studs?

Last post by what2do « 31 Aug 2021, 21:43
Replies: 2
by what2do » 30 Aug 2021, 06:45

Hi,
I'm wanting to order locking nuts/studs for my oem vw alloys which are ready for collection from the refurb shop. Can anyone tell me if they...

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Last post by what2do
31 Aug 2021, 21:43
Carat alloys tyre size

Last post by what2do « 31 Aug 2021, 21:42
Replies: 9
by maccast25 » 04 Aug 2021, 20:15

Hi guys

What size tyres are you all running on standard 14 carat alloys.
What wheel nuts or studs?
Who sells centre caps?

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Last post by what2do
31 Aug 2021, 21:42
?what shocks?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 21 Aug 2021, 19:58
Replies: 1
by cwe » 22 Jun 2021, 15:15

hi
anyone know what size shocks will fit a lifted 2WD with westy springs on 15 mefro
conflicting views Gowesty say you can use stock shocks other...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
21 Aug 2021, 19:58
16 inch steel wheels help

Last post by teddy westmore « 07 Aug 2021, 21:22
Replies: 2
by JustGavin » 24 Jun 2020, 07:01

Hi guys

As I start all my post by saying. 'I'mnew to the T25 world and learning as I go so please help' :)

Looking to fit steel wheels to my van,...

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Last post by teddy westmore
07 Aug 2021, 21:22
Baby moon hubcaps

Last post by mariner « 23 Jul 2021, 11:41
Replies: 6
by mariner » 10 Mar 2021, 14:25

Hi. Anyone any experience of fitting these? Are they a good fit on the standard 14'' steelies? Have had someone tell me they can be a bit prone to...

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Last post by mariner
23 Jul 2021, 11:41
Identifying age of tyres

Last post by clift_d « 20 Jul 2021, 20:28
Replies: 5
by jamesling » 20 Jul 2021, 16:17

Hi all,

I've come across some tyres that whilst a bit dirty, I don't believe have had any use on them and look in great condition. However, I can't...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Jul 2021, 20:28
Where to buy 5x112 to 5x120 wheel adaptors?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 09 Jul 2021, 07:32
Replies: 4
by mhowood » 08 Jul 2021, 16:14

Can anyone recommend where I can source 5x112 to 5x120 wheel adaptors?
I have a T25 and have been offered a set of T5 steels.
As swapping the 14...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
09 Jul 2021, 07:32
What wheels fit T25 - useful link

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 08 Jul 2021, 14:28
Replies: 1
by mhowood » 08 Jul 2021, 13:13

Hi all.
I stumbled upon this website, whilst looking for PCB of T5 wheels...

This link lists which cars have the same centre bore and PCB as the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
08 Jul 2021, 14:28
Anyone on 17”

Last post by ash1293 « 01 Jul 2021, 17:45

by ash1293 » 01 Jul 2021, 17:45

Moved to sales.

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Last post by ash1293
01 Jul 2021, 17:45
ID the alloy wheel 15”carat alloy?

Last post by R0B « 01 Jul 2021, 17:24
Replies: 14
by T25boy71 » 30 Jun 2021, 12:09

Hi all can anyone I’d the wheel I’m told it’s a Vw carat alloys but it 15”
I am told that they where removed from a t3 and on spacers where used so...

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Last post by R0B
01 Jul 2021, 17:24
wheels?

Last post by mariner « 20 Jun 2021, 15:29
Replies: 11
by josh52 » 02 Dec 2020, 18:42

any one know of a source for 15 0r 16 steels? with metros no longer a option
I got a set of 16 alloy merc Vito van wheels but with a et of 50 these...

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Last post by mariner
20 Jun 2021, 15:29
Wheels drum brake issue

Last post by Lio « 18 Jun 2021, 21:21
Replies: 2
by Lio » 18 Jun 2021, 19:52

Hello
I just put the 16 inches alternative to Mefro from Brickwerks on my T3 2WD.
But the rear wheel can be fitted properly due to the 2 screws...

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Last post by Lio
18 Jun 2021, 21:21
Tyres

Last post by pauljvw « 17 Jun 2021, 16:43
Replies: 6
by pauljvw » 14 Jun 2021, 19:50

1984 westy 1.9 wbx
Hi ,is it ok to have 195 14s on the front and 185 14s on the rear cheers

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Last post by pauljvw
17 Jun 2021, 16:43
Tyre inflators

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 15 Jun 2021, 14:31
Replies: 5
by Jeff J » 15 Jun 2021, 05:06

My Ring tyre inflator has started to struggle to inflate the rears up to 45 psi.
Any recommendations for a replacement as it has not had that much...

5 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
15 Jun 2021, 14:31
Speedo operation

Last post by R0B « 07 Jun 2021, 20:04
Replies: 4
by gollfy » 07 Jun 2021, 14:34

Hi All,

I am running different wheels so have had to remove the front caps which has made the speedo cable inop. I have managed to lock into place...

4 Replies

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Last post by R0B
07 Jun 2021, 20:04
alloy wheel fit

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 Jun 2021, 18:18
Replies: 1
by manluka » 07 Jun 2021, 17:51

Will alloy 16s wheels from a VW. T5 or T6, fit a T25 and be ok. ?

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Last post by davidoft1
07 Jun 2021, 18:18
Camber adjustment not possible

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 May 2021, 14:00
Replies: 4
by liakos1982 » 11 May 2021, 15:30

Hi everyone, I recently did a front suspension overhaul on my 2WD T3.

New bushings everywhere (combo of Powerflex and OEM), new upper and lower...

4 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 May 2021, 14:00
Quick question about tyre size

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 May 2021, 20:32
Replies: 5
by mariner » 05 Mar 2021, 12:13

Hi. I'm ordering up some whitewall tyres for my van and have the option of the standard 185/14 or a larger 195/14. The standard is 25.6'' top to...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 May 2021, 20:32
2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 May 2021, 17:26
Replies: 3
by Rascal » 07 May 2021, 13:57

First time trying to remove the rear wheel on my van (only had 6 months) and it appears 2 of the studs are just spinning.. I suspect this is due to...

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Last post by davidoft1
07 May 2021, 17:26
Stainless Steel Wheel Covers

Last post by Robsey « 06 May 2021, 14:29
Replies: 6
by Robsey » 05 May 2021, 09:50

Hi all,

I have had a look around for information on these wheels, but so far I have drawn a blank.

I have seen one or two type 2s and T25s fitted...

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Last post by Robsey
06 May 2021, 14:29
Big tyres on small rims...

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Apr 2021, 21:31
Replies: 5
by glennada » 17 Apr 2021, 19:31

Hello all,
I need to replace tyres and want to go Synchro Style.
Was thinking about these...

27 x 8.5 r14 95Q

Has anyone used these, will they...

5 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Apr 2021, 21:31
Mercedes 16" Alloys, Which Tyres?

Last post by ash1293 « 21 Mar 2021, 16:31
Replies: 19
by The Hairy Camper » 14 Mar 2021, 12:41
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This post may annoy a few people, but here i go (again!).

I've basically mounted some 7x16, 5x112 Mercedes Alloys on my van (they have an ET of 37,...
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Last post by ash1293
21 Mar 2021, 16:31
10 year old tyres

Last post by clone123 « 06 Mar 2021, 22:37
Replies: 9
by clone123 » 06 Mar 2021, 09:48

Hi can someone just confirm weather this does or doesn't apply to are Van's I did read something about commercial vehicles but I can't seem to find...

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06 Mar 2021, 22:37

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