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Help Please - Leaking Washer Bottle!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Aug 2013, 16:47
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by welshbird » 22 Aug 2013, 13:26

Having searched wiki & tech I still need to ask my, v basic, question! How do I remove the washer bottle from my beloved Helga? Went to fill bottle...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Aug 2013, 16:47
Doka under seat drawer pt2

Last post by simleybarter « 22 Aug 2013, 15:49

by simleybarter » 22 Aug 2013, 15:49

Then put some sweeping brush handles as rollers
dokas5.jpg
then there you go a handy drawer/table/something for kids to jump up and down on.( it...

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Last post by simleybarter
22 Aug 2013, 15:49
Doka under seat drawer

Last post by simleybarter « 22 Aug 2013, 15:36

by simleybarter » 22 Aug 2013, 15:36

Just thought someone might be interested in the way I put a drawer under the back seat of my doka, as it was rarely used owing to a child seat being...

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Last post by simleybarter
22 Aug 2013, 15:36
Dam and blast. I cant get the boot open!!!

Last post by browneyes1311 « 21 Aug 2013, 20:55
Replies: 8
by browneyes1311 » 20 Aug 2013, 20:43

I had to change some air lines today and to my frustration I cant get the blasted boot open.Yep I got al hot n sweaty climbing into back heaving...

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Last post by browneyes1311
21 Aug 2013, 20:55
age related plate

Last post by timwatson « 20 Aug 2013, 15:55
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by timwatson » 11 Jun 2013, 16:38

hi i have a 1981 t3 2lt Aircooled
it was imported in 1987 so it went straight onto a Q plate
i want to put it back to the original age related plate...

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Last post by timwatson
20 Aug 2013, 15:55
Buying a t25

Last post by oddnumber « 20 Aug 2013, 10:24
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by oddnumber » 19 Aug 2013, 18:57

Hullo all, I'm sure this subject has been covered countless times, but I have a couple of questions about a T25 I'm off to look at this week. I'd...

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Last post by oddnumber
20 Aug 2013, 10:24
solar panel

Last post by zzippyman « 18 Aug 2013, 10:38
Replies: 6
by wiggy » 21 Jul 2013, 18:43

does anybody have a solar panel fitted to their van I am trying to keep my leisure battery topped up while wild camping do they work confused

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Last post by zzippyman
18 Aug 2013, 10:38
underseat sub woofer

Last post by graeme1210 « 16 Aug 2013, 14:49
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by scottbott » 09 Aug 2013, 20:25

any reccomendations for the above not too expensive,and has anyone mounted small tweeters on the top of the dash at each end?

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Last post by graeme1210
16 Aug 2013, 14:49
fuel line size?

Last post by CJH « 16 Aug 2013, 08:26
Replies: 19
by bicolour » 26 Apr 2013, 19:56
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tryint the find out the size of fuel line i need on 2l Aircooled?

seems to vary from 5.5 -7
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Last post by CJH
16 Aug 2013, 08:26
Where can I have custom cables made up for a reasonable cost

Last post by Aidan « 15 Aug 2013, 13:34
Replies: 4
by lowlifedubz » 01 Aug 2013, 12:12

Does anyone know a reputable company that will make me a custom cable for my van; I need a throttle cable that is about a foot longer than standard...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Aug 2013, 13:34
avoid this for battery

Last post by steve8090 « 15 Aug 2013, 07:49
Replies: 4
by pete77 » 02 Aug 2013, 17:38

ordered new battery from gsf on line payed for next day delivery....2 days only to be told thay dont do next
day delivery.delivered to wrong address...

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Last post by steve8090
15 Aug 2013, 07:49
chassis number

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Aug 2013, 07:02
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by jeffdub » 15 Aug 2013, 05:01

morning everyone :D am I right in thinking that a chassis no. that starts 25DH is later than one that starts 24E ? thanks jeff

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Aug 2013, 07:02
81 Aircooled - Rear Offside Swing Arm Cracked

Last post by Gingermonkey67 « 10 Aug 2013, 19:19

by Gingermonkey67 » 10 Aug 2013, 19:19

Hi all

Just noticed that my swing arm has some corrosion cracks near the outer mounting point. Pretty disappointed to as the least!

Couple of...

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Last post by Gingermonkey67
10 Aug 2013, 19:19
Magnum, multivan, bluestar etc

Last post by xs1100515 « 07 Aug 2013, 17:40
Replies: 7
by Big Bear » 06 Aug 2013, 20:49

Can anybody please point me towards or have info on the difference in spec between magnum, multivan, bluestar, redstar etc?

Thanks

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Last post by xs1100515
07 Aug 2013, 17:40
Tow Bar Fitting Advise Needed

Last post by ColG « 06 Aug 2013, 08:38
Replies: 26
by ColG » 28 Jul 2013, 20:42
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Hi all,

I have bought a tow bar from Just Kampers (made by Watling Engineering) and asked my local garage to fit it and do the electrics also. The...
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Last post by ColG
06 Aug 2013, 08:38
Pig roasting machine

Last post by xs1100515 « 03 Aug 2013, 11:52
Replies: 14
by keith » 27 Jul 2013, 16:04

Im going to build a simple small pig roaster.... :roll:

Im looking at a motor that says 130 rpm...with a gearbox that say 25 to 1.
Motor is off a...

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Last post by xs1100515
03 Aug 2013, 11:52
1.9dg or cu 2000

Last post by BOXY « 02 Aug 2013, 19:46
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by pete77 » 02 Aug 2013, 17:59

hi all got high top t25 was Aircooled and some time in its past was converted to 1.9dg water cooled. I have got a
type 4 cu 2l Aircooled with all...

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Last post by BOXY
02 Aug 2013, 19:46
Measurement please

Last post by Dazco « 31 Jul 2013, 00:42
Replies: 4
by Dazco » 30 Jul 2013, 18:55

I'm after the measurement between the the centres of the jacking points along the side of the van, I'm at work and I'm planning something , muchly...

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Last post by Dazco
31 Jul 2013, 00:42
camper dimensions for shipping

Last post by Plasticman « 29 Jul 2013, 22:41
Replies: 3
by DianeB » 26 Jul 2013, 23:28

Evening all,

I am looking to have Rusty repatriated to the UK but I do not know her exact dimensions and they are not in the logbook. She is also in...

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Last post by Plasticman
29 Jul 2013, 22:41
Seatbelt jammed!!

Last post by tforturton « 26 Jul 2013, 15:20
Replies: 2
by Gogso1 » 26 Jul 2013, 09:47

Hi all, we fitted an additional 3 point seatbelt on the window side in the back of our leisuredrive conversion a couple of years ago. It's worked...

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Last post by tforturton
26 Jul 2013, 15:20
First breakdown :(

Last post by Tobyt25 « 18 Jul 2013, 16:23
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by Tobyt25 » 14 Jul 2013, 14:17

Stuck at the Motorway services at Telford, waiting for the AA to come the rescue. It's been a hilly drive and in this weather i don't think my air...

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Last post by Tobyt25
18 Jul 2013, 16:23
1600 CT Aircooled 1981 exhaust

Last post by totallyconfused « 17 Jul 2013, 21:04
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by totallyconfused » 28 Jun 2013, 10:00

Hi,

My vans exhaust has had it. It has two new heat exchangers..2 years old. Hoping i can save these. The rest is shot, or on its way out.

Whats...

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Last post by totallyconfused
17 Jul 2013, 21:04
my tracker

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 12 Jul 2013, 21:02
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 12 Jul 2013, 19:19

have decided to fit a different sim card in my tracker,the tracker instructions say to put the sim card into a phone and make sure the answering...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
12 Jul 2013, 21:02
brad's cancer foundation

Last post by poshbuggers « 12 Jul 2013, 21:00
Replies: 3
by what2do » 08 Jul 2013, 19:40

Last year, I bought my van and it was clear to see that some decals had been removed. They were rather large and out of curiosity I googled it (see...

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Last post by poshbuggers
12 Jul 2013, 21:00
****

Last post by sandancer « 12 Jul 2013, 15:31
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by sandancer » 27 Jun 2013, 18:39

as you may leasur

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Last post by sandancer
12 Jul 2013, 15:31
Indicator / wiper stalks

Last post by wolfiemcmullan « 11 Jul 2013, 20:19

by wolfiemcmullan » 11 Jul 2013, 20:19

Hi all

Quick question. Have just fitted an after market 17 steering wheel, but because it is flatter than the the original it is too close to the...

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Last post by wolfiemcmullan
11 Jul 2013, 20:19
poetic pipework

Last post by ColG « 11 Jul 2013, 20:17
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 10 Jul 2013, 17:46

well dont kn ow what to put it under, its not vw but............... anyhow ive been coerced into making another ally body and had to post up this...

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Last post by ColG
11 Jul 2013, 20:17
Ignition switch/barrel starting problem

Last post by windy « 11 Jul 2013, 10:50

by windy » 11 Jul 2013, 10:50

I have a problem on my T3 ignition switch/barrel in that I have to turn the key around to its absolute limit (with force) to get it to turn the...

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Last post by windy
11 Jul 2013, 10:50
Anyone know about domestic fridges?

Last post by meggles « 10 Jul 2013, 16:49
Replies: 8
by meggles » 08 Jul 2013, 17:52

Beko fridge. Stood a while. Turned it on and after 10 mins the ice box markedly colder. There was the 'hum' of the motor to be heard. Switched off...

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Last post by meggles
10 Jul 2013, 16:49
All-time classic engines, well-known and obscure...

Last post by AdrianC « 09 Jul 2013, 13:13
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 08 Jul 2013, 20:45

I'll open with the magnificent Rolls Royce K60 multifuel engine, as found in the FV43x series of military vehicles, with which I am currently having...

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Last post by AdrianC
09 Jul 2013, 13:13
vindic struts ?

Last post by axeman « 08 Jul 2013, 21:09
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by simleybarter » 05 Jun 2013, 11:20

Greetings,
I know its been done before but for the life of me i can not find it.
Any ideas what struts fit vindic on the back of a doka ?.
I seem to...

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Last post by axeman
08 Jul 2013, 21:09
Towing capacity 20l Aircooled

Last post by becandgarry23 « 08 Jul 2013, 09:37
Replies: 2
by becandgarry23 » 03 Jul 2013, 10:22

Does anyone know the towing capacity for the 20l Aircooled please?

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Last post by becandgarry23
08 Jul 2013, 09:37
OT Non VW- Stone Drilling

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Jul 2013, 16:28
Replies: 10
by Titus A Duxass » 14 Jun 2013, 08:14

Hi All,
I have replace some doors on my barn as they are rotten and the hinge hanging points have broken out of the stonework.

The doors are approx...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Jul 2013, 16:28
Engine Fastenings Type and Size Resource?

Last post by lloydy « 05 Jul 2013, 11:26
Replies: 15
by NigelM » 04 Jul 2013, 14:36
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As above where can I find info on what bolts and nuts etc. are required. I have searched the Wiki with no joy. Particularly interested in 1.6 diesel...
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Last post by lloydy
05 Jul 2013, 11:26
Window winder singing round

Last post by Cruz « 03 Jul 2013, 07:02
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by alsbriggs » 02 Jul 2013, 21:31

Hi there,

I'm new to owning a T25 and was nearly done on replacing the drivers side door card when I refitted the window winder and it just span...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Jul 2013, 07:02
19DG 2WD 1985 wheel bearings query and info

Last post by fairwynds « 27 Jun 2013, 21:08
Replies: 4
by fairwynds » 26 Jun 2013, 16:54

My van was developing a slight wheel bearing 'rumble'. Passed its MOT and they did give the wheel bearings extra attention at my request. They seemed...

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Last post by fairwynds
27 Jun 2013, 21:08
air in radiator

Last post by sandancer « 01 Jul 2013, 19:57
Replies: 9
by sandancer » 26 Jun 2013, 21:11

got a t25

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Last post by sandancer
01 Jul 2013, 19:57
Drivetec brake pads

Last post by pionte « 22 Jun 2013, 16:00
Replies: 7
by pionte » 19 Jun 2013, 21:27

Any one ever heard of Drivetec ? Ive never come accross them before, my mate has just had a garage fit some pads to his Z4.... im not overly...

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Last post by pionte
22 Jun 2013, 16:00
Off to France! Do I need a Brickwerks service 1st?

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 20 Jun 2013, 20:45
Replies: 5
by 1_eyed_jim » 08 Jun 2013, 17:42

As some of you know I try to service my van myself but I admit I don't know everything :) thinking of going to France at the end of July for 2 weeks...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
20 Jun 2013, 20:45
breakdown cover

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Jun 2013, 13:08
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by stut1964 » 20 Jun 2013, 11:36

hi, could anyone please recommend a good breakdown cover?

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Jun 2013, 13:08
Dust dust dust

Last post by what2do « 19 Jun 2013, 19:24

by what2do » 19 Jun 2013, 19:24

I've meaning to post about this for some time. I regularly wipe down my dash because it seems to gather dust on a weekly basis like nobody's...

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Last post by what2do
19 Jun 2013, 19:24
How heavy is my van?

Last post by jrt « 19 Jun 2013, 16:50
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by Rosal » 19 Jun 2013, 16:28

I'm trying to find out roughly how much my van weighs in tonnes. Need the uniform to get breakdown cover. It's not on my log book. Can anyone help? I...

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Last post by jrt
19 Jun 2013, 16:50
Diesel tinware

Last post by mikeytar3 « 17 Jun 2013, 12:03
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by mikeytar3 » 16 Jun 2013, 09:33

Anyone out there have any thoughts on the engine shrouding tinware on diesels? In the past I've been recommended to remove the shielding from my...

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Last post by mikeytar3
17 Jun 2013, 12:03
How much weight can the van carry??

Last post by xs1100515 « 16 Jun 2013, 15:17
Replies: 18
by 1_eyed_jim » 29 May 2013, 07:04
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Plan to pick up 50 odd slabs measuring 600X600 at the weekend but have no idea how much the van can carry. Is this possible??? Probably be 2 trips I...
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Last post by xs1100515
16 Jun 2013, 15:17
Cheap Filters - Oil, Air and Fuel

Last post by jimpainter « 16 Jun 2013, 07:51
Replies: 4
by eiret25 » 15 Jun 2013, 22:32

While in Poland, I picked up all the above filters for the sum of €11.00 seeing they were cheap. Filtron is the make. Also picked up a Contitech...

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Last post by jimpainter
16 Jun 2013, 07:51
Lost my keys and van is locked!

Last post by slowcoach « 13 Jun 2013, 21:29
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by Paul_Van_Denton » 13 Jun 2013, 18:34
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Suggestions?
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Last post by slowcoach
13 Jun 2013, 21:29
Hose, Pipe or Tube

Last post by Dazco « 13 Jun 2013, 18:34
Replies: 7
by Titus A Duxass » 13 Jun 2013, 11:28

Hi volks,

We use some 6mm OD (4 mm ID) PTFE hose/pipe/Tube/Tubing on a piece of kit here.

What is the correct engineering / parts catalogue term -...

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Last post by Dazco
13 Jun 2013, 18:34
Electric (big) Mirrors RHD LHD?

Last post by NigelM « 13 Jun 2013, 12:54
Replies: 5
by NigelM » 22 May 2013, 16:14

I recently manage to source a replacement electric mirror for my van, as its always had the Right hand one missing, my question is do these mirrors...

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Last post by NigelM
13 Jun 2013, 12:54
Not seen one of these before

Last post by petethefeet « 13 Jun 2013, 12:16
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by R0B » 06 Jun 2013, 18:28

I have just bought a shed load of spares.Amongst the stuff was this fibreglass tray,the fella recons its from a t3,it sits above the engine bay.A bit...

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Last post by petethefeet
13 Jun 2013, 12:16
diesel tinware

Last post by mikeytar3 « 12 Jun 2013, 18:39

by mikeytar3 » 12 Jun 2013, 18:39

when i had my diesel syncro i was advised to remove all the tinware around the engine (except the sump guard) to improve the airflow and cooling....

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12 Jun 2013, 18:39

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