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pillar drill needed

Last post by fazzer « 20 Mar 2013, 19:27
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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...

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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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Last post by Vernon
10 Mar 2013, 21:33
Heating Trouble

Last post by alimali1991 « 10 Mar 2013, 13:41
Replies: 3
by alimali1991 » 10 Mar 2013, 12:48

Hi, I am having trouble with my 1988 1600 diesel turbo T25, from first start up, the heating will get hot and stay hot for a 6-8 miles, then will go...

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Last post by alimali1991
10 Mar 2013, 13:41
Electric Sliding Door

Last post by CovKid « 09 Mar 2013, 21:33
Replies: 4
by Thorgills » 24 Feb 2013, 14:08

Has anybody ever attempted, or even heard of, an electric slider; similar to what is found on the Peugeot 1007??

I don't know why I'd want one, but...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Mar 2013, 21:33
Wiper motor

Last post by AdrianC « 08 Mar 2013, 08:40
Replies: 3
by RussT3 » 07 Mar 2013, 21:17

Whilst driving the van last night in the rain the left hand wiper stopped working not ideal as the vans a left hand drive. On inspection the whole...

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Last post by AdrianC
08 Mar 2013, 08:40
Skateboard question

Last post by what2do « 02 Mar 2013, 20:57
Replies: 11
by what2do » 12 Feb 2013, 10:34

My 8 year old boy has just acquired a death plank, sorry that should read skateboard! He's right footed and I was wondering which foot he should lead...

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Last post by what2do
02 Mar 2013, 20:57
Connect phone to in car stereo for music?

Last post by Cruz « 28 Feb 2013, 22:24
Replies: 10
by richard.w » 21 Feb 2013, 14:44

I've just bought the Chinese version of a smart phone - Huawei Ascend. It's a great toy I'm struggling to understand!
I want to play my music off the...

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Last post by Cruz
28 Feb 2013, 22:24
Vactan on exhaust pipe

Last post by bootie3367 « 25 Feb 2013, 10:08
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by bootie3367 » 21 Feb 2013, 14:25

After a cursory search I find the need to ask if Vactan is good for say 600' F.

I want to use VHT paint on my exhaust but despite liberal use of the...

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Last post by bootie3367
25 Feb 2013, 10:08
Where to begin

Last post by gc636 « 23 Feb 2013, 22:54
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by gc636 » 20 Jan 2013, 15:12

Hello, first post, but long time lurker for gems of knowledge!

I have had my T25 panel van for a fair while now, long enough to be happy with the...

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Last post by gc636
23 Feb 2013, 22:54
rear springs

Last post by kev savage « 19 Feb 2013, 00:09
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by kev savage » 07 Feb 2013, 00:42

just had new rear springs fitted at garage and the van is sitting about inch and half lower than the front. Mechanic says they are the right springs...

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Last post by kev savage
19 Feb 2013, 00:09
T25 1983 1900 petrol

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Feb 2013, 22:46
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by Wdawn21 » 17 Feb 2013, 11:11

Hi looking for a bit of information. I have a t25 bus with 2 side loading doors, it is very solid all the seams are good, footwells, round the...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Feb 2013, 22:46
Drilled through petrol tank ooopps

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Feb 2013, 22:45
Replies: 11
by Webs777 » 25 Jul 2012, 18:01

:oops: well yesterday I was trying to secure the buddy seat to the floor of the van. Had a quick look under and saw no problems. Thought I'd use a...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Feb 2013, 22:45
stopping a 50mph

Last post by billy739 « 18 Feb 2013, 20:15
Replies: 8
by alimali1991 » 23 Jan 2013, 16:42

Hey, on my way home this afternoon, my van got to 50mph and then wouldn't go any faster. it was fine on my way out this morning.

ive had no warning...

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Last post by billy739
18 Feb 2013, 20:15
Books manuals

Last post by what2do « 16 Feb 2013, 00:18
Replies: 6
by what2do » 30 Jan 2013, 20:45

Has anyone read/perused the 'vw transporter workshop manual' by Brooklands books? Just wondering if it's worth having on the shelf. Cheers.

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Last post by what2do
16 Feb 2013, 00:18
What can you tell me about gas welding?

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 10 Feb 2013, 22:57
Replies: 25
by VAN with a PLAN » 28 Jan 2013, 21:39
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I am interested in setting myself up with some gas welding gear but I think I may have underestimated the costs involved. I am trying to get an idea...
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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
10 Feb 2013, 22:57
doors wont open

Last post by ladybird « 06 Feb 2013, 22:06
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by ladybird » 22 Nov 2012, 17:29

Good evening all ,i cant open the sliding door or the back door or the passenger door.When i turn the key its like a strong spring,and the door latch...

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Last post by ladybird
06 Feb 2013, 22:06
sliding door handle broke : (

Last post by Dazco « 29 Jan 2013, 22:35
Replies: 3
by twofakie » 06 Jan 2013, 13:24

So, my sliding door handle broke, new replacement are bloody expensive :shock: . Can i get a second hand one and replace the lock mechanism with my...

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Last post by Dazco
29 Jan 2013, 22:35
Nikkai A66HY Radio

Last post by islandboy « 28 Jan 2013, 12:11
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 27 Jan 2013, 15:38

Anyone got one of these in their van?

I was given one, all installed ok. Manual states it has bluetooth but the space for the bluetooth button and...

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Last post by islandboy
28 Jan 2013, 12:11
cant find a hose to fit

Last post by nostalgic « 23 Jan 2013, 17:39
Replies: 4
by nostalgic » 18 Jan 2013, 17:34

Hi all. Has anyone got a 1988 2.1i transporter. Ive been trying to replace a knackerd oil breather pipe it runs from the breather tower/ housing...

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Last post by nostalgic
23 Jan 2013, 17:39
Heater - Does anybody have one of these?

Last post by cleagarr « 22 Jan 2013, 20:04
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by cleagarr » 21 Jan 2013, 12:28
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The ebay link is here:

I emailed the guy and he said he would include a timer and thermostat and offer free delivery for this price.

Does anybody...
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Last post by cleagarr
22 Jan 2013, 20:04
Tips for 4 month break?

Last post by AdrianC « 20 Jan 2013, 20:09
Replies: 2
by Seababa » 15 Dec 2012, 21:15

I'm off to afghan for 4 months and can't persuade the wife to drive the bus whilst I'm away!

Has anyone got any tips or must do's to park up the bus...

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Last post by AdrianC
20 Jan 2013, 20:09
1988 DoKa gross weight

Last post by bigherb « 20 Jan 2013, 18:41
Replies: 11
by Petr0lHead23 » 14 Jan 2013, 21:29

Hi all, new to the forum, I have aquired a 1988 1.6d DoKa and need to know the design gross weight of the vehicle, my local test centre reckon it...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Jan 2013, 18:41
Cleaning Header / Expansion bottles

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 18 Jan 2013, 18:09
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 18 Jan 2013, 13:34

I get jealous when i look at the new engine refurbs and the nice clear water bottles. What's the best way to clean them? i seem to remember reading...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
18 Jan 2013, 18:09
The difference between transporter 78PS and transporter 112?

Last post by DibDub « 14 Jan 2013, 17:23
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by DibDub » 14 Jan 2013, 16:47

Hi, I've been looking for a T25 high top and have seen a few over the past week. I'm going to see another one tomorrow and it is listed as a VW T25...

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Last post by DibDub
14 Jan 2013, 17:23
Garages in warwick/worcs area

Last post by ronsrecord « 10 Jan 2013, 22:36
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by onegirlandacampervan » 23 Jul 2012, 10:27

Does anyone know of any reputable camper garages in the worcs/warks area?

I live in Redditch, work in Stratford-upon-Avon and don't mind doing a bit...

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Last post by ronsrecord
10 Jan 2013, 22:36
Towing with 2.1 DJ Wasserboxer?

Last post by Trundler « 10 Jan 2013, 12:10
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by Trundler » 07 Jan 2013, 13:23

I have a 1987 Type 25 Syncro with the 2.1litre DJ engine, running on LPG. Sometime in the not too distant future I’m thinking of buying a boat, which...

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Last post by Trundler
10 Jan 2013, 12:10
Size of ally tube for bunk...

Last post by LeeME3 « 09 Jan 2013, 19:42

by LeeME3 » 09 Jan 2013, 19:42

Right I have a bluebird ally and canvas cab bed for my front cab. It works well and I have a spare canvas big enough to make an adult bunk - for a...

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Last post by LeeME3
09 Jan 2013, 19:42
brakes

Last post by garfield80 « 09 Jan 2013, 14:54
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by garfield80 » 07 Jan 2013, 13:06

Im having a problem with brakes ive replaced rear shoes icl springs etc also cylinders bled system brakes drive 100yrds reverse onto drive brake fine...

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Last post by garfield80
09 Jan 2013, 14:54
Instructions for a Snap-On MT241A timing gun?

Last post by BOXY « 07 Jan 2013, 15:05
Replies: 2
by BOXY » 06 Jan 2013, 16:19

My old Gunson timing gun stopped working last week. :(
I put a request on the local Freecycle group for an un-loved replacement and I've been given a...

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Last post by BOXY
07 Jan 2013, 15:05
Bespoke Exhausts

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Jan 2013, 14:50
Replies: 19
by Threescoops » 30 Aug 2011, 15:40
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Hi Guys

we went to a local firm today to see about them doing us an exhaust and to be honest their quote wasnt bad - better than i thought and we...
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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Jan 2013, 14:50
Short heater cables Aircooled camper

Last post by Merlin Cat « 07 Jan 2013, 12:15

by Merlin Cat » 07 Jan 2013, 12:15

Hello,

I have a 1982 camper and the mechanic has replaced 2 long heater cables but has said that there are 3 shorter ones that are knackered. I have...

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Last post by Merlin Cat
07 Jan 2013, 12:15
Webasto Heater Troubles

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Jan 2013, 17:45
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by mike the van » 01 Jan 2013, 19:30

Got a diesel HL 18 works well when it does

Always been a bit finnickity on starting, takes a few tries to fire up and sometimes you get diesel...

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Last post by sarran1955
05 Jan 2013, 17:45
Door Speaker Replacements

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jan 2013, 12:05
Replies: 3
by royt28 » 02 Jan 2013, 13:26

Hi & Happy Newyear to all.

anyone recomend some speaker replacements for the front doors without messing about trying to get them to fit etc..

fed...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jan 2013, 12:05
Van Stuck!

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Dec 2012, 05:47
Replies: 1
by RMountain » 28 Dec 2012, 21:21

Hello All,

I am pretty new to all of this & recently bought a T25 Danbury conversion which I am (slowly) doing up.

Recently my van broke down & I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Dec 2012, 05:47
Changing air filter on 1.6 JX engine!

Last post by bootie3367 « 18 Dec 2012, 12:04
Replies: 1
by bootie3367 » 18 Dec 2012, 10:49

Right, I have spent a good few minutes searching the forum and looking at the tech help and wiki but there is no information on changing an air...

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Last post by bootie3367
18 Dec 2012, 12:04
van 2 camper dvla

Last post by fazzer « 17 Dec 2012, 17:40
Replies: 6
by fazzer » 16 Dec 2012, 22:59

ive converted my t25 van to a surf bus,i want to change logbook to campervan do i have to have a sink and ccoking equipment fitted to get logbook...

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Last post by fazzer
17 Dec 2012, 17:40
ramps

Last post by AdrianC « 15 Dec 2012, 14:48
Replies: 6
by ThomChloe » 27 Oct 2012, 19:33

hi just wondered what weight ramps i need to be safe for my t25 camper for working on it.

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Last post by AdrianC
15 Dec 2012, 14:48
Eberspacher servicing

Last post by cleagarr « 14 Dec 2012, 18:52
Replies: 4
by cleagarr » 12 Dec 2012, 22:15

Hi

I'm new to the eberspacher... When I first started using it I got the F11 error message which means low current so I charged my leisure battery...

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Last post by cleagarr
14 Dec 2012, 18:52
gas bottle.

Last post by nostalgic « 09 Dec 2012, 14:34
Replies: 3
by nostalgic » 28 Nov 2012, 07:53

Hi again all yet another stupid one, there again if you never ask
you will never know, thing is every time i use the hob i turn the gas off
and...

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Last post by nostalgic
09 Dec 2012, 14:34
Most economical driveble engine combination

Last post by discipleofsketch « 07 Dec 2012, 14:14
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by badgerfax » 28 Oct 2012, 10:16

Ok as the title suggests and I'm sure has been asked before :) & I've had a good look at the wik

Just want to be able to overtake a lorry, uphill...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
07 Dec 2012, 14:14
easy way to fix thermostate

Last post by nostalgic « 07 Dec 2012, 14:05
Replies: 11
by nostalgic » 05 Dec 2012, 11:09

Ok someone has to do it.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS everyone. Right then does any one know a way of replacing the thermostate on a 1988 Transporter 112 (camper...

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Last post by nostalgic
07 Dec 2012, 14:05
Converting Clarke 150TE to gas

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 04 Dec 2012, 19:21
Replies: 5
by 1_eyed_jim » 01 Dec 2012, 20:50

Evening. Bought a 150TE and it has no connection for the gas at the back but has a gas valve in the trigger?? The seller said it can be converted for...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
04 Dec 2012, 19:21
Insurance

Last post by jim potter « 04 Dec 2012, 14:55
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by aarons56 » 01 Nov 2012, 21:53

I just renewed my insurance with Admiral multicar and am paying half the previous year's premium on the van and less on the car too. There was a bit...

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Last post by jim potter
04 Dec 2012, 14:55
Unleaded V Super Unleaded

Last post by nostalgic « 30 Nov 2012, 17:58
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by DevonMark » 29 Oct 2012, 18:16
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Is it worth filling up with Super Unleaded rather than standard? Does it make any difference?

I have a 1989 1.9l petrol engine. Would be happy to...
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Last post by nostalgic
30 Nov 2012, 17:58
coffee

Last post by nostalgic « 28 Nov 2012, 07:38
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by edoh » 18 Nov 2012, 12:22

what do you use to hold your cup of coffee in place -
as you go driving off?
I've tried a couple of alfords hang on to the vent jobbies -
but their...

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Last post by nostalgic
28 Nov 2012, 07:38
1/2 a ton+ on board = feels better, springs & shocks ??

Last post by supergalaxy « 22 Nov 2012, 20:08
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by ghost123uk » 22 Nov 2012, 10:03

Hi all,

Yesterday I travelled 30 miles to collect seven 3 x 2 paving slabs from a farm in N. Wales. I checked, they weigh around 1.5 hundredweight...

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22 Nov 2012, 20:08

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