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Throttle cable routing

Last post by Raynsford5 « 05 Nov 2023, 09:10

by Raynsford5 » 05 Nov 2023, 09:10

Hi all I've pulled the plastic tube from under my van with the intent to lubricate it as the cable seemed stiff, I now have an issue as I didn't take...

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Last post by Raynsford5
05 Nov 2023, 09:10
A wiper question

Last post by R0B « 25 Oct 2023, 11:40
Replies: 15
by Bryce » 23 Oct 2023, 12:55
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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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Last post by R0B
25 Oct 2023, 11:40
Historic MOT criteria

Last post by Rascal « 13 Oct 2023, 08:44
Replies: 47
by caffers2 » 23 Jul 2023, 10:32
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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?...
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Last post by Rascal
13 Oct 2023, 08:44
Miller's gearbox oil

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Oct 2023, 17:43
Replies: 3
by Porkscratching » 12 Oct 2023, 16:54

Hello, I'm in need of gearbox oil and I've found 5litres Millers EP 80w/90 for £12.70.
My question; is the w in the spec of concern, ie is this oil...

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Last post by ZsZ
12 Oct 2023, 17:43
Gas lockers

Last post by calleva15 « 12 Sep 2023, 12:12
Replies: 3
by calleva15 » 11 Sep 2023, 20:26

Hi
I own a VW Type 25 camper that has a compartment for 2 gas bottles at the rear by the tailgate, one plumbed in for use and the other one spare....

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Last post by calleva15
12 Sep 2023, 12:12
I need to buy a coolant reservoir

Last post by wbmkk « 30 Aug 2023, 09:20
Replies: 2
by wbmkk » 29 Aug 2023, 16:13

The coolant reservoir on the right of my engine is leaking, so I need to buy a replacement.

I've just had it checked at my local garage as I was...

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Last post by wbmkk
30 Aug 2023, 09:20
Knocking from ventilation system

Last post by Porkscratching « 19 Jul 2023, 16:24
Replies: 2
by AlBundy » 13 Jul 2023, 10:29

I am finding that when I turn the internal internal cooling fan on to full power, there us a knocking and rattling coming from behind the dashboard,...

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Last post by Porkscratching
19 Jul 2023, 16:24
VW T3 (engine bay?) dimensions

Last post by Norvwt3 « 14 Jul 2023, 14:09

by Norvwt3 » 14 Jul 2023, 14:09

Hello, i was not able to find any information about interior dimensions online. I’m not sure how to name the platform of engine bay correctly, but...

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Last post by Norvwt3
14 Jul 2023, 14:09
T25 Youtube channels

Last post by JOhanezJa « 30 Jun 2023, 11:46
Replies: 40
by Fugeh » 15 May 2020, 10:05
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I've found quite a few resources on Youtube and thought I'd bring them together in one place and hopefully some of you might have some good T25...
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Last post by JOhanezJa
30 Jun 2023, 11:46
What Fuel

Last post by STEPHEN ONEILL « 28 Jun 2023, 18:09
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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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Last post by STEPHEN ONEILL
28 Jun 2023, 18:09
Sat Navs - where to place on T25

Last post by AlexDal « 24 Jun 2023, 10:53
Replies: 3
by AlexDal » 20 Jun 2023, 15:24

Just bought a 7 x 4 sat nav and hadn't realised that it is illegal to put it on the centre of the windscreen., where we intend to put it. Is this...

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Last post by AlexDal
24 Jun 2023, 10:53
Jump start device

Last post by Dobble « 19 Jun 2023, 13:17
Replies: 8
by pleasestartnow » 18 Jun 2023, 18:20

Hi folks, I'm just wondering do any of ye have a self jump starting device. Something like

Last year in France we ended up down a remote road and...

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Last post by Dobble
19 Jun 2023, 13:17
dtv Aerials for Telly and Freeview

Last post by davidoft1 « 13 Jun 2023, 12:53
Replies: 3
by KimKimKim » 12 Jun 2023, 09:20

Hello VDubb Folks

I am picking up my new! OLD! T25 this week. My Dort will want the Telly it has to work. Love Island etc.

Anybody recommend a...

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Last post by davidoft1
13 Jun 2023, 12:53
Exterior surf board storage

Last post by clift_d « 26 May 2023, 09:06
Replies: 16
by Jonnyb416 » 19 Sep 2021, 11:27
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How do people store their surf boards on the outside of your van if you have a hightop?

Cheers, Jon.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Last post by clift_d
26 May 2023, 09:06
35mm flex hose for drinking water tank & grey waste

Last post by silverbullet « 25 May 2023, 18:28
Replies: 1
by ElevenSpots » 23 May 2023, 22:27

Putting my van back together and need to replace my 35 mm hose filling the water tank from the outside flap

I can’t get 35 mm flexible hose...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 May 2023, 18:28
Headlamp Beam Converters

Last post by colinthefox « 14 May 2023, 18:36
Replies: 5
by T25_Baloo » 13 May 2023, 14:06

Hi all, we’re heading to France at the end of the month and just wanted to check I’m putting the converters in the right place??
Thanks for any help...

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Last post by colinthefox
14 May 2023, 18:36
What colour Creeping crack

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Apr 2023, 10:45
Replies: 10
by R0B » 15 Apr 2023, 15:26

Just dug mine out and it's milky white. Should it be this colour, or has mine gone off?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Apr 2023, 10:45
Arrgghh. Self amalgamating tape.

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 14 Apr 2023, 13:59
Replies: 12
by R0B » 19 Mar 2023, 16:43

Is there a secret to peeling the rubber from the plastic strip. Apart from lots of swearing and 10 mins of faffing.

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Last post by TONYT25T25
14 Apr 2023, 13:59
Mice

Last post by RogerT « 05 Apr 2023, 18:11
Replies: 5
by Cecil » 04 Apr 2023, 18:02

My multivan has been stored over the winter in the garage and it has gained a few mouse droppings inside over that time.
Are there any known entry...

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Last post by RogerT
05 Apr 2023, 18:11
Ball joint separator and press alternatives

Last post by jacobh « 20 Mar 2023, 12:53
Replies: 6
by pleasestartnow » 17 Mar 2023, 21:34

Hi folks,

Is there any alternative ball joint seperator tool available that ye use? Any time I search I keep getting sent to websites that reference...

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Last post by jacobh
20 Mar 2023, 12:53
Any metal fabricators in here…

Last post by ash1293 « 06 Feb 2023, 19:17
Replies: 7
by ash1293 » 03 Feb 2023, 13:01

Any metal fabricators on here that can fold 8mm steel plate?

Manufacturers of our stove have reduced thickness of the replacement baffle plate and...

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Last post by ash1293
06 Feb 2023, 19:17
Propane Portable Gas Heater

Last post by maxstu « 06 Feb 2023, 17:27
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 04 Feb 2023, 16:22

We have a couple of nearly full 47k propane bottles surplus to use in our stableyard.
The thought occurred to me to take them both home and connect...

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Last post by maxstu
06 Feb 2023, 17:27
Heating

Last post by mike the van « 30 Jan 2023, 21:31
Replies: 6
by Mjhayes » 28 Jan 2023, 14:52

Aircooled heating solutions please - I use the van as a daily and am looking for alternative ways of heating/demisting whilst on the move - if a...

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Last post by mike the van
30 Jan 2023, 21:31
Spax adjustable shock absorber fail

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jan 2023, 08:10
Replies: 3
by Gixerman60 » 13 Jan 2023, 12:32

Hi
Has anyone else had problems with these? Bought to replace standard ones 18 months ago. One of the front ones has come apart when I tried to...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jan 2023, 08:10
Disklok steering wheel lock

Last post by shepster « 25 Jan 2023, 11:59
Replies: 7
by crazydiamond » 22 Jan 2023, 11:32

Well arnt I stupid!! Just bought a large disklok steering wheel lock thinking it would fit my vans with standard steering wheels, but I have...

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Last post by shepster
25 Jan 2023, 11:59
Heater Flap Spring

Last post by Aidan « 03 Jan 2023, 18:43
Replies: 6
by excal2 » 06 Sep 2022, 14:18

Hi Guys

I'm reassembling my heater core and I have a spring that holds the footwell flap closed thats fallen off. I cannot seem to understand how...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Jan 2023, 18:43
fresh water tank ready for winter storage?

Last post by mioba « 04 Dec 2022, 15:04
Replies: 2
by Flora87 » 04 Dec 2022, 09:46

Hi
Can anyone advise how I empty the fresh water tank which is stored under the passenger side chassis? I was advised to do this to prevent the water...

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Last post by mioba
04 Dec 2022, 15:04
Antifreeze .. Triple QX orange .. alternatives

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 23 Nov 2022, 21:25
Replies: 7
by wbmkk » 21 Nov 2022, 11:27

I have a '89 turbo diesel T25 and have always used the orange coolant, Triple QX and after a cold night last night I think i need to get some.

To be...

7 Replies

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
23 Nov 2022, 21:25
Brake disc is too thick for calliper

Last post by Aidan « 13 Nov 2022, 09:26
Replies: 17
by Aaronrichie » 11 Nov 2022, 14:16
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I have a 1986 t25 1.9l petrol van. My front wheel bearing went and in the process severely damaged the outer piece of the hub. I bought a replacement...
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Last post by Aidan
13 Nov 2022, 09:26
Plumbing advice request - Motorised Valve

Last post by R0B « 02 Oct 2022, 11:34
Replies: 22
by shaky » 09 Oct 2014, 11:51
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Hi all,

Are there any plumbers out there that can advise?... (I know its not T25 stuff but there is a pool of knowledge out there on this forum)....
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Last post by R0B
02 Oct 2022, 11:34
Tailgate latch issue

Last post by Aidan « 24 Aug 2022, 07:02
Replies: 11
by Wesley » 17 Aug 2022, 18:50

Hi all,

Really hope someone can point me in the right direction please - I’ve spent hours on this today and got absolutely nowhere !

For some...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Aug 2022, 07:02
Engine bay lid insulation

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Aug 2022, 18:10
Replies: 5
by Slaydog » 04 Jul 2022, 16:06

Any thoughts on what I can tidy this up with?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Aug 2022, 18:10
Insulating high top

Last post by Fun. « 16 Aug 2022, 09:29
Replies: 9
by Fun. » 06 Jun 2022, 14:22

Hi All

I've been sound deadening and insulating Daisy and have a question regarding the high top insulation. I've put up sporadic deadening and...

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Last post by Fun.
16 Aug 2022, 09:29
Replace lock Cylinders T25

Last post by Aidan « 14 Aug 2022, 11:56
Replies: 1
by chrism589 » 12 Aug 2022, 20:10

Hi folks,

I am after some replacement lock cylinders for our T25 1990. I can only find T4(dont fit) or complete handle sets (£225!).

Has anyone any...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Aug 2022, 11:56
petrol type

Last post by R0B « 06 Aug 2022, 08:39
Replies: 1
by Boyd » 04 Aug 2022, 20:35

what is best petrol to use in 1980CT1600 brand grade? anyone got advice .All the best Boyd

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Last post by R0B
06 Aug 2022, 08:39
Power Steering Adjustment Bolt

Last post by Wilso « 05 Aug 2022, 05:32
Replies: 2
by Wilso » 04 Aug 2022, 10:14

Hi All,

I'm after some help; I lost my Power Steering Bracket adjustment bolt (silly me) and need to purchase a new one.

The only reference I can...

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Last post by Wilso
05 Aug 2022, 05:32
wishbone bushes

Last post by shaunyp « 31 Jul 2022, 08:30
Replies: 2
by shaunyp » 31 Jul 2022, 08:10

Hi all i`m putting in another set of upper control arm wishbone bushes, can i secure them with grub screws instead of welding them in,i think the...

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Last post by shaunyp
31 Jul 2022, 08:30
Battery charging.

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jul 2022, 18:38
Replies: 1
by pan-al » 25 Jul 2022, 09:12

I have a 1991 auto sleeper with starter battery and leisure battery. Whilst on hook up will both batteries be charged by hook up. Thanks pan-al

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Last post by maxstu
25 Jul 2022, 18:38
Fuel pump

Last post by Gertrud90 « 21 Jul 2022, 19:37

by Gertrud90 » 21 Jul 2022, 19:37

Long shot. I need the shaft out of a 1990 T25 1.6 JX TD injection pump. Anyone know where to find one?

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Last post by Gertrud90
21 Jul 2022, 19:37
Van history

Last post by Robsey « 07 Jul 2022, 18:17
Replies: 1
by TBALL26 » 05 Jul 2022, 18:42

Hi. We have just bought a 1990 ex post van and I'm trying to find some history. Is there a site to trace etc
Thanks
Tommy

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Last post by Robsey
07 Jul 2022, 18:17
Correct lower centre dash panel for 84/5 caravelle?

Last post by Gunter98 « 12 Jun 2022, 20:46
Replies: 6
by Gunter98 » 12 Jun 2022, 09:51

Hi, this is hopefully a simple one for someone. The LHD Velle GL I have just taken on has no lower centre panel, removed by the previous owner. I...

6 Replies

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Last post by Gunter98
12 Jun 2022, 20:46
3d printing

Last post by Fun. « 06 Jun 2022, 15:46
Replies: 5
by mikeybjettaman » 05 Mar 2022, 22:54

Does anyone 3d print parts for their van?. I've just bought a Devon Moonraker and it has so many issues. I'm looking for stl's for Speedo repairs and...

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Last post by Fun.
06 Jun 2022, 15:46
K&N air filters?

Last post by Aidan « 03 Jun 2022, 11:38
Replies: 9
by Davegrohl99 » 24 May 2022, 19:17

Hey everyone,

What’s peoples opinions on these?

Thinking of getting one for my 2.0CU engine.
I’m not looking for extra horsepower etc but asking...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Jun 2022, 11:38
Info on Oil filter for petrol 1900 water cooled van

Last post by jrt « 18 May 2022, 11:47
Replies: 1
by gutmeg » 18 May 2022, 11:25

Hi there , a bit of info please l am about to change oil and filter, and the parts place want to know the ref No l have specified a Mann filter as...

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Last post by jrt
18 May 2022, 11:47
Washer bottle leaking on top up

Last post by silverbullet « 18 May 2022, 09:58
Replies: 9
by gutmeg » 15 May 2022, 12:36

Hi there all, hope all well with you, and you are all keeping safe and looking forward to full use of your vans. I have a quick question please. I...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 May 2022, 09:58
How do you mount bikes on your ladders?

Last post by Fun. « 09 May 2022, 08:13
Replies: 7
by Fun. » 04 May 2022, 14:13

Hi All

I'm looking into rear mounted swing out spare wheel and also a ladder and trying to figure out how to mount a bike rack to it, I've seen Go...

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Last post by Fun.
09 May 2022, 08:13
Manky steering wheel

Last post by JonB « 30 Apr 2022, 13:23
Replies: 16
by TONYT25T25 » 09 Jun 2020, 18:12
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Does anybody know how to clean the standard large steering wheel, mine during the warmer months sweats leaving dirt marks on hands. Tried various...
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Last post by JonB
30 Apr 2022, 13:23
How does my bike rack work?

Last post by Brick « 24 Apr 2022, 13:14
Replies: 7
by Brick » 24 Apr 2022, 12:00

I have not tried to use it yet, as I am unsure how to best secure a bike to it…. Note that there are two chrome connectors on the tailgate too.
Any...

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Last post by Brick
24 Apr 2022, 13:14
Fitting a roof box to a tin top

Last post by matteo « 20 Apr 2022, 10:13
Replies: 3
by matteo » 20 Apr 2022, 08:30

Hi folks,

Does anyone have a recommendation for fitting a roof box? I was looking at these custom made bars from Brickwerks: roof bar
Has anyone...

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Last post by matteo
20 Apr 2022, 10:13
1981 T25 Devon Moonraker Cab Door Locks

Last post by hawke1 « 16 Apr 2022, 10:26
Replies: 5
by hawke1 » 12 Apr 2022, 18:19

I have a spare cab door handle/lock for my van.
I have stripped it down to the component parts, taken out the cylinder locks and removed the 7 brass...

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Last post by hawke1
16 Apr 2022, 10:26

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