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Axle stands

Last post by Aidan « 31 May 2013, 07:55
Replies: 8
by 76Barn » 30 May 2013, 12:51

3 tonne axle stands, will they hold my van up without any problems?

Many thanks peeps.

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Last post by Aidan
31 May 2013, 07:55
Trailer width?

Last post by ODubhain82 « 30 May 2013, 18:13
Replies: 13
by ODubhain82 » 03 May 2013, 17:39

Hi,

So, we've decided it's about time we got a move on and get ourselves a
camper. Would have loved to get a Bay, and could have probably have...

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Last post by ODubhain82
30 May 2013, 18:13
Joining two sheets of ply edge-on

Last post by clift_d « 30 May 2013, 09:57
Replies: 11
by tforturton » 28 May 2013, 15:49

Here's one for all your chippies out there. What's the best way to join two sheets of play together, edge-on?
Glue, staples, H-section? A combination...

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Last post by clift_d
30 May 2013, 09:57
Cardboard Panels by Radiator

Last post by Cruz « 28 May 2013, 21:54
Replies: 11
by randiandipandi » 19 May 2013, 12:01

Hi,

I'm doing some preparation work at the front prior to painting and have had the front grills off.
Given they are pretty much mulch and don't...

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Last post by Cruz
28 May 2013, 21:54
Help! Water inside the van!

Last post by rob1927 « 28 May 2013, 21:39
Replies: 5
by lennsuey » 13 Mar 2013, 15:16

We have a wet carpet in the main part of the van, and just discovered this morning that there is also water getting into the compartment underneath...

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Last post by rob1927
28 May 2013, 21:39
pipe on air cleaner

Last post by gog « 28 May 2013, 18:05
Replies: 10
by miketea » 21 Apr 2013, 15:45

Hi All,
This is my first time on here so apologies for any gaffs. I recently replaced the air filter on the engine of my 1990 1.7 D HiTop It occurred...

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Last post by gog
28 May 2013, 18:05
waterbox heater hot only

Last post by CovKid « 27 May 2013, 15:56
Replies: 1
by pete77 » 27 May 2013, 15:37

hi fitted recon 1.9dg engine.heater gets hot and stays hot ever when switch to cool settings. any ideas
can the matrix be bypessed as would rather be...

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Last post by CovKid
27 May 2013, 15:56
SCREWS FOR DOOR POCKETS

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 May 2013, 16:42
Replies: 2
by MattyGreg05 » 24 May 2013, 14:23

Hi Guys, can anyone tell me where to find the screws that go through the back of the door card into the plastic door pockets to secure them to the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 May 2013, 16:42
Torque Wrenches

Last post by orcecaveman « 22 May 2013, 20:27
Replies: 5
by keytouch » 22 May 2013, 16:08

Starting to build my tool collection up as I do my 1Y conversion.
I am in need of a torque wrench as the twenty quid jobby from screwfix fell apart...

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Last post by orcecaveman
22 May 2013, 20:27
lost my keys!

Last post by pat_6_4 « 20 May 2013, 06:17
Replies: 2
by pat_6_4 » 19 May 2013, 21:42

Just moved house and keys have gone missing in the move.

How do I get new keys without breaking the bank?

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Last post by pat_6_4
20 May 2013, 06:17
Rubber Cab Mat

Last post by TenorJules « 16 May 2013, 17:35

by TenorJules » 16 May 2013, 17:35

Hi

Can anyone tell me if a Rubber Cab Mat from a 1984 1.9 petrol Caravelle would fit in a 1984 1.9 Petrol Transporter.

Thanks

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Last post by TenorJules
16 May 2013, 17:35
Found a loose bit - what is it and do I need it ?

Last post by Fande t25 « 16 May 2013, 11:45
Replies: 7
by Fande t25 » 15 May 2013, 20:18

Hi all,

Whilst sorting out my rear lights today I discovered this part just lying behind the lights.

There's an obvious place to connect it and...

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Last post by Fande t25
16 May 2013, 11:45
Cleaning pop top roofs!

Last post by nehpets13 « 10 May 2013, 15:33
Replies: 6
by nehpets13 » 10 May 2013, 11:35

Any tips or Kim and Aggie type advice?

Was looking at 1200 wet and dry to polish it up, would that work?

Regards

Stephen

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Last post by nehpets13
10 May 2013, 15:33
DIY Simple Immobiliser

Last post by King Kenny « 09 May 2013, 11:35
Replies: 4
by col.decker » 05 May 2013, 19:48

So after reading lots of threads and seeing facebook posts about vans getting stolen I've decided to make my mine more secure. Funds prevent me...

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Last post by King Kenny
09 May 2013, 11:35
12v Oscillating Fan

Last post by Ralf85 « 08 May 2013, 16:37
Replies: 2
by cleagarr » 06 May 2013, 15:41

Hi

Does anybody have one of these in their van? My main blower is shot and today really felt the need for something (which is a good thing!)....

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Last post by Ralf85
08 May 2013, 16:37
Gearstick Extension

Last post by jason k « 08 May 2013, 07:01
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 07 May 2013, 16:48

bought one from just kampers for my 5 speed half price thought it was a good idea at the time because i needed more items for free delivery .NOT. To...

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Last post by jason k
08 May 2013, 07:01
how accurate are

Last post by bigherb « 04 May 2013, 07:38
Replies: 5
by scottbott » 03 May 2013, 19:46

satnavs for the speed they read,I have 215/55/§6 tyres and the speedo reads 60mph and the satnav say's 58 mph,I reckon that is pretty good as I will...

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Last post by bigherb
04 May 2013, 07:38
Steering rack gator

Last post by photosolo « 03 May 2013, 21:25

by photosolo » 03 May 2013, 21:25

Hi all, anyone know about steering rack gators that you can rap round & glue together? Do they exist for T25's
I need to replace one for Mot !
Chers

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Last post by photosolo
03 May 2013, 21:25
Top speed

Last post by faggie « 30 Apr 2013, 09:52
Replies: 11
by brads56 » 25 Apr 2013, 12:40

Hi to everyone, can anyone out there tell me what my t3 cu 1970cc engines cruising speed should be.
Drove down from Blackpool to Manchester on the...

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Last post by faggie
30 Apr 2013, 09:52
oil pressure guage

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Apr 2013, 10:20
Replies: 1
by pandp38 » 28 Apr 2013, 18:18

Not sure electrical or mechanical. Bought new battery for my motorbike from local auto electrical suppliers and saw they stocked oil pressure guages...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Apr 2013, 10:20
steering wheel

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Apr 2013, 22:12
Replies: 5
by peggy » 23 Apr 2013, 22:20

Any idea what steering wheeis will fit....need to have a bit more leg space after fitting some new seats bit smaller would help.....to small and I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Apr 2013, 22:12
Uprated tailgate gas struts - any good?

Last post by The Bobdogs « 24 Apr 2013, 20:14
Replies: 7
by xs1100515 » 17 Apr 2013, 18:44

My gas struts are ok but not brilliant. I have bought a Fiamma bike rack and have decided to replace the struts. I have seen some uprated struts from...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
24 Apr 2013, 20:14
London Low Emission Zone

Last post by clift_d « 24 Apr 2013, 15:04
Replies: 7
by jocko » 24 Apr 2013, 12:29

I have petrol camper converted to TDI T25. I have done the checks on the Transport for London website and comes up at LEZ compliant. During the...

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Last post by clift_d
24 Apr 2013, 15:04
Change of cylinder capacity on v5, engine number required??

Last post by t25 sam « 23 Apr 2013, 10:00
Replies: 19
by t25 sam » 15 Mar 2013, 13:58
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I have just converted to 1y and was wondering if its a requirement to fill in the engine number section in the logbook?? or if there are any benefits...
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Last post by t25 sam
23 Apr 2013, 10:00
Grinding steering wheel

Last post by LittleMissSunshine « 22 Apr 2013, 20:19
Replies: 6
by LittleMissSunshine » 20 Apr 2013, 19:33

Not sure where to post this but the steering wheel on my camper has started to grind and scrape when you turn corners. It seems ok on slight...

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Last post by LittleMissSunshine
22 Apr 2013, 20:19
exhaust gaskets early silencer

Last post by dave lfc « 22 Apr 2013, 16:47
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 21 Apr 2013, 17:54

hi everyone i need 2 exhaust gaskets for an early exhaust 1.9 petrol, the one with 2 holes in with 3 bolt holes but i need them tomorow morning as i...

2 Replies

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Last post by dave lfc
22 Apr 2013, 16:47
Fan heater

Last post by Vaniller « 21 Apr 2013, 21:12
Replies: 10
by Nocker84 » 10 Oct 2012, 17:06

Hi, sorry for asking something that to many will make you think, idiot ! The fan heater on the dash; there is a unit made up of three sections that...

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Last post by Vaniller
21 Apr 2013, 21:12
Where to buy lock cylinders from..

Last post by Cruz « 18 Apr 2013, 22:01
Replies: 19
by slowcoach » 20 Mar 2013, 15:37
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Hi everyone-

im looking to buy new lock barrels for my cab doors, slider and tailgate. I cant find them on Brickwerks, gsf, eurocarparts,...
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Last post by Cruz
18 Apr 2013, 22:01
DAB Aerial

Last post by I_M « 17 Apr 2013, 18:12
Replies: 2
by cleagarr » 17 Apr 2013, 16:41

Hi all.

I have a Sony DAB player with an external magnetic aerial. AT present this is jammed up against the windscreen (inside the van) but i don't...

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Last post by I_M
17 Apr 2013, 18:12
Can you identify this table leg?

Last post by blueangel « 14 Apr 2013, 18:49
Replies: 2
by Pubert » 14 Apr 2013, 14:35

I bought this leg in error, it was advertised as a Westfalia rear table leg but the dimension aren't quite right and the knob doesn't seem original.

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Last post by blueangel
14 Apr 2013, 18:49
gas 'n' go!

Last post by uncle monty « 13 Apr 2013, 19:02
Replies: 10
by uncle monty » 09 Apr 2013, 20:24

hi everyone!

I bought a project westy and now have the interior in place

However, can't get the gas supply to the cooker/fridge or anything!

Has...

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Last post by uncle monty
13 Apr 2013, 19:02
What do all these numbers mean

Last post by ladybird « 10 Apr 2013, 15:00
Replies: 6
by ladybird » 09 Apr 2013, 19:36

P1030252 by ladybird12345 , on Flickr

Can anyone tell me what all these numbers mean what type engine,how old,what extras etc i hope you can see the...

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Last post by ladybird
10 Apr 2013, 15:00
Accelerator pedal sticky call international rescue !!

Last post by fazzer « 07 Apr 2013, 21:59
Replies: 1
by scylla » 07 Apr 2013, 21:40

I have an accelerator pedal that sticks open and so feels and sounds like I constantly over revving engine. Did squirt lub at base. Made small...

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Last post by fazzer
07 Apr 2013, 21:59
Rocket stove

Last post by ringo « 02 Apr 2013, 20:06
Replies: 27
by weldore » 08 Mar 2013, 12:40
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Has anyone built and used one ?
I was thinking of having a go but wondered about what type of design to make.
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Last post by ringo
02 Apr 2013, 20:06
vehicle weights

Last post by AdrianC « 01 Apr 2013, 22:06
Replies: 1
by getunder » 01 Apr 2013, 22:00

The Haynes Maual for 1982-90 VW Transporter quotes a Kerb weight of 1395-1570 KG depending on model and equipment.
A Gross vehicle weight of 2390 to...

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Last post by AdrianC
01 Apr 2013, 22:06
New Jaguar S type - wiper blades

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Apr 2013, 20:55
Replies: 9
by Oldiebut goodie » 01 Apr 2013, 18:53

Anybody know how to park the wipers up so that the blades can be renewed? Other than pull a fuse I cannot see how to do it - bonnet open and you...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Apr 2013, 20:55
what is this??

Last post by keith « 30 Mar 2013, 10:52
Replies: 5
by rikg24 » 30 Mar 2013, 10:36

[img ] Im a bit thick the round hole it looks like a lighter but its to small it on a 89 westy california

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Last post by keith
30 Mar 2013, 10:52
Sticky Steering wheel

Last post by karmannkarmann « 29 Mar 2013, 22:17
Replies: 11
by shorehambeach » 10 Jan 2013, 14:38

My original skinny steering wheel gets sticky when the van is hot /moist (steady now... :rollin )

I don't want to replace it ...Can I use some type...

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Last post by karmannkarmann
29 Mar 2013, 22:17
Gas Bottle Wood Burning Stove!

Last post by aahyoo « 29 Mar 2013, 18:45
Replies: 7
by aahyoo » 28 Mar 2013, 16:17

I just bought this little beast for when we go camping (and on our patio in the meantime) upcycled from an old gas bottle (about 13kg I think)...

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Last post by aahyoo
29 Mar 2013, 18:45
wot have i drilled through

Last post by fazzer « 29 Mar 2013, 16:15
Replies: 11
by fazzer » 28 Mar 2013, 19:33

after making a swivel base, i fitted it today on the passenger side but when drilling holes to fit plate i drilled through a white plastic bottle...

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Last post by fazzer
29 Mar 2013, 16:15
bleeding system without heater working

Last post by nostalgic « 29 Mar 2013, 12:52
Replies: 7
by nostalgic » 28 Mar 2013, 09:35

Hi all yet another one for you,
my vans in the garage at the mo having a few bits done, thing is it needs bleeding but the heater blower does not...

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Last post by nostalgic
29 Mar 2013, 12:52
Washer jets problem

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Mar 2013, 21:04
Replies: 16
by spitefulbarber » 15 Mar 2013, 16:21
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Hi, can anyone help me please?
My passenger side MY VAN IS LHD by the way, won't push any water out through the jets.
It was painted over, I tried...
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Last post by Plasticman
28 Mar 2013, 21:04
Propex thermostat, is your too coarse like mine ?

Last post by Cruz « 26 Mar 2013, 17:31
Replies: 16
by ghost123uk » 23 Mar 2013, 17:06
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Standard propex thermostat. Works but it is too coarse in operation. You set it so at for example 5 degrees C it has just come on, you can even then...
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Last post by Cruz
26 Mar 2013, 17:31
Plastic bottle in nearside wheel arch?

Last post by Taw Cottage « 24 Mar 2013, 14:04
Replies: 11
by AngryBaldMan » 24 Mar 2013, 13:03

I was just starting a repair to the passenger side seat belt mount as it was rotten, soon to discover so was most of that area, no surprise there....

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Last post by Taw Cottage
24 Mar 2013, 14:04
pillar drill needed

Last post by fazzer « 20 Mar 2013, 19:27
Replies: 1
by fazzer » 19 Mar 2013, 18:36

need help :roll: ive made a swivel seat base for my t25,problem i have is i need to drill a 16mm hole in centre,ive drilled a pilot hole with a hand...

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Last post by fazzer
20 Mar 2013, 19:27
new petrol tank

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Mar 2013, 20:12
Replies: 3
by ThomChloe » 18 Mar 2013, 19:35

Hello my petrol tank sprung a leak today while out driving rang gsf to see how much and there is two sizes for a 1990 1.9 petrol 48mm neck and 68mm...

3 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Mar 2013, 20:12
meyle oil filters any good?

Last post by waltraud « 13 Mar 2013, 08:35
Replies: 17
by ermie571 » 28 Jun 2012, 18:04
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Hiya....as above really....been down to my usual parts place, and he no longer stocks mann - gone to meyle.

stupid to put on? (done a search on here...
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Last post by waltraud
13 Mar 2013, 08:35
What are these tanks for?

Last post by Palomino « 12 Mar 2013, 16:23
Replies: 2
by Palomino » 12 Mar 2013, 15:50

In the top of the front wheel arches under the seats there's two plastuic tanks/reservoirs - one either side of the van. Each has two narrow pipes...

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Last post by Palomino
12 Mar 2013, 16:23
Getting spare keys cut?

Last post by BristolHippy « 12 Mar 2013, 10:36
Replies: 5
by triumphboy » 09 Jul 2012, 16:39

Hello all

As I seem to have an incredible skill of losing and misplacing things, I think it would be wise to get a third set of keys cut. Can anyone...

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Last post by BristolHippy
12 Mar 2013, 10:36
Curtain clips

Last post by Vernon « 10 Mar 2013, 21:33
Replies: 5
by Vernon » 09 Mar 2013, 22:56

Hi does anybody know where I can get more of these clips and what they clip on to? There off some curtains that belong to the high top windows. They...

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10 Mar 2013, 21:33

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