Aircooled to WBX - heating system
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by
JimBaggins »
Yesterday, 11:08
Hello All,
After some advice, I purchased a 1981 t3. It was Aircooled, the watercooled conversion was nearly complete. Normally it would be straight...
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Yesterday, 16:38
Mystery container
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by
F41XTH »
03 Feb 2026, 17:29
Ive tried searching but have yet to find anything to identify this container
Click for image of container.
Click for image of location.
Click...
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Wireless Tracker and security for T25
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by
andy5898 »
02 Jan 2026, 15:43
So after approximately 25 years of waiting my wife and I have bought a 1991 T25 hi top. As it is going to be a much loved member of the family we...
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Aftermarket heat exchangers
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by
banjax34 »
23 Jan 2026, 13:30
Looking to replace my rusted out heat exchangers, looking at the aftermarket ones , the tinware doesn't seem to be completely sealed around the...
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Help locating my paint code
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by
aimlessrock »
02 Dec 2025, 09:42
Folks,
I’m struggling to locate my paint code on my T25. Checked in all the usual spots but nothing and I don’t have the original service manual...
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02 Dec 2025, 22:37
Trolley or Bottle Jack
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by
isaacfull »
20 Nov 2025, 16:26
Hi all,
Just wandering peoples thoughts on jacks? We need one and cant find a reasonably priced one the goes high enough! Do people use Trolley...
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29 Nov 2025, 22:13
Checking over a Fellows cooker
by
Profscooter »
16 Oct 2025, 11:02
My Autosleeper VHT has a Fellows hob and I noticed last time I used it, after I finished cooking, there was a slight smell of gas in the van which...
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Diesel how old is too old?
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by
R0B »
18 Aug 2025, 08:29
The fuel in my night heater tank is about 3 years old. Do you think its OK to run the heater? The van has been away for 18 months. And I have not run...
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18 Aug 2025, 13:36
Previous MOT History
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by
isaacfull »
13 Aug 2025, 07:09
Hi,
I am very new to this and looking to purchase our first Camper van, in fact purchase our first car more than 3 years old! I have been doing some...
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13 Aug 2025, 13:24
3d printing
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by
mikeybjettaman »
05 Mar 2022, 22:54
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28 Jul 2025, 12:37
early and late stub axles
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by
bennwedge »
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Wipers not wipering
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by
BarnyE »
20 Jul 2025, 07:38
Hi all,
Problem with my wipers, motor is running smoothly, but the wipers “twitch” but don’t move. If I try and move the wipers by hand they both...
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20 Jul 2025, 10:25
Steering
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by
JewelD »
05 Jul 2025, 23:34
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2.1 DJ judder at 2k RPM and 20mph
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by
McNab »
15 Jun 2025, 16:39
Hi All
Hoping I can lean on similar experiences from others onto he forum.
My '86 2.1DJ westy Joker is a daily driver and has always had a slight...
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19 Jun 2025, 16:21
Fuel tank breathers
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by
BarnyE »
25 May 2025, 16:15
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Now I’m putting it back...
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27 May 2025, 20:37
Historic MOT criteria
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by
caffers2 »
23 Jul 2023, 10:32
Hello all,
My T25 campervan was made in 1983 and registered in April 1983. Does this mean it will be MOT exempt now or Jan 1st 2024 or April 2024?...
56 Replies
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14 May 2025, 19:48
Vw birth certificate
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by
triggermala »
15 Jun 2019, 18:52
Hi, I would like to find out the exact date that my van was produced on so that I will know when it becomes tax and mot exempt. Where do I send to...
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28 Apr 2025, 21:07
42mm larger Radiator
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by
Urge38 »
23 Mar 2025, 08:38
Hi people,
I am looking into getting a larger rad for my 1.9 petrol waterboxer, I have not checked as yet, but my guess is I have the finer rad....
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15 Apr 2025, 09:00
Gasless mig
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by
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16 Feb 2025, 17:18
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Clutch slave cylinder
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by
T3luestar »
10 Feb 2025, 22:36
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15 Feb 2025, 15:56
Spare wheel carrier
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by
R0B »
12 Feb 2025, 21:27
I need to find out the depth of a standard wheel carrier. Does anyone have one knocking about they could measure for me? Thanks.
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13 Feb 2025, 16:24
Links to Wiki broken
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by
Alfredo »
31 Jan 2025, 20:13
Has anyone else noticed that all links to the Wiki are broken?
They all have an erroneous /index.php inserted into them
Two examples:
Link goes...
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Side sliding window
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by
triggermala »
27 Jun 2019, 19:00
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Towbar?
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by
Che »
22 Aug 2024, 11:31
Hi all,
Thinking of getting a towbar fitted to our 87, 1.9 DG hightop to carry two fat tyre e bikes.
Been looking for a towbar but can't seem to...
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air filter box melted
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by
campervanbeethoven »
22 Aug 2024, 11:06
Hi knowledgable folks,
On a camping trip my 1984 T25 1.9 petrol , which has been running fine, smoke started coming out of the rear air vent.
The...
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23 Aug 2024, 20:08
|Squeaky accelorator pedal
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by
JamieQPR »
25 Jul 2024, 11:16
Hi guys,
My accelerator pedal is squeaking.
have 1986 VW T25.
Any ideas if this is a serious issue, and how I can fix it?
Thanks in advance!
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Knocking from ventilation system
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by
AlBundy »
13 Jul 2023, 10:29
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T25 Log book change from minibus
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by
Frostbus »
09 Mar 2022, 18:24
Owned my t25 for 17 years converted to day van shortly after purchasing and used ever since
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Van Insulation
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by
wizwilson »
15 Aug 2014, 12:32
Hi,
Am starting my T25 van to camper conversion, and as it is competley empty have plenty of room to carry out all the basics without clutter, so...
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31 Jan 2024, 17:36
Failed MOT - rear seat belts
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by
Jim San »
20 Dec 2023, 10:25
Having passed no problem for the last 6 years, it has failed for having no rear seat belts.
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Safe under driver seat
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by
Welshclimber »
05 Jan 2024, 21:23
Hi all!
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Throttle cable routing
by
Raynsford5 »
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A wiper question
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by
Bryce »
23 Oct 2023, 12:55
This may be a stupid question but I have nothing to compare it with and couldn't find anything in the search.
The spray for my windscreen only works...
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Miller's gearbox oil
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by
Porkscratching »
12 Oct 2023, 16:54
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Gas lockers
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by
calleva15 »
11 Sep 2023, 20:26
Hi
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12 Sep 2023, 12:12
I need to buy a coolant reservoir
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by
wbmkk »
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The coolant reservoir on the right of my engine is leaking, so I need to buy a replacement.
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VW T3 (engine bay?) dimensions
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T25 Youtube channels
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by
Fugeh »
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What Fuel
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by
STEPHEN ONEILL »
27 Jun 2023, 17:59
Hi, I have a T25 1980 2l Aircooled, what fuel do you recommend I use, thanks in advance Steve
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Sat Navs - where to place on T25
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by
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Jump start device
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by
pleasestartnow »
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Hi folks, I'm just wondering do any of ye have a self jump starting device. Something like
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dtv Aerials for Telly and Freeview
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by
KimKimKim »
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Hello VDubb Folks
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Anybody recommend a...
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13 Jun 2023, 12:53
Exterior surf board storage
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by
Jonnyb416 »
19 Sep 2021, 11:27
How do people store their surf boards on the outside of your van if you have a hightop?
Cheers, Jon.
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Headlamp Beam Converters
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What colour Creeping crack
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by
R0B »
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Just dug mine out and it's milky white. Should it be this colour, or has mine gone off?
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