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Insects coming into van

Last post by CovKid « 22 Nov 2017, 12:40
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by T3luestar » 11 Oct 2017, 09:32
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After a recent trip to Scotland, I noticed there seemed to be a few insects inside the van. It got me thinking to whether they could be coming in the...
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Last post by CovKid
22 Nov 2017, 12:40
open canoe on a high top

Last post by jas915 « 21 Nov 2017, 19:36

by jas915 » 21 Nov 2017, 19:36

Does anyone with a high top carry there open canoe on top? Currently have a tin top but looking at getting a high top fitted for various reasons, it...

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Last post by jas915
21 Nov 2017, 19:36
car towing frames

Last post by Boldsailor « 21 Nov 2017, 12:16
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by matt brighton » 20 Nov 2017, 06:03

Hi

For a few reasons I am trying to find out how practical (or not) these frames are.

I have a car that would easily be capable of towing a small...

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Last post by Boldsailor
21 Nov 2017, 12:16
Which T25 Engine

Last post by Espadapez « 14 Nov 2017, 18:08
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by buli » 17 Oct 2016, 09:38

Hi there. I'm a newbie so hope I'm posting in the right place. Currently on the lookout for my first T3. Would love to hear people's thoughts on...

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Last post by Espadapez
14 Nov 2017, 18:08
Decent Socket Set??

Last post by Bigmeeky « 07 Nov 2017, 16:36
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by crazyhorse » 22 Oct 2017, 18:25
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Hi all,

Not sure where to put this one??

Any advise on which socket set to get. Had a look at the wiki, and seems to suggest Halford Pro.. Problem...
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Last post by Bigmeeky
07 Nov 2017, 16:36
Decent Upgrades

Last post by California Dreamin « 04 Nov 2017, 13:11
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by DoubleOSeven » 09 Sep 2017, 19:21

Whilst VW did a good job learning from the prototypes, there is always room for improvement. I'm especially liking the B32 telescopic engine cover...

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Last post by California Dreamin
04 Nov 2017, 13:11
Security for when camping - Chain lock?

Last post by California Dreamin « 04 Nov 2017, 12:54
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by bmouthboyo » 30 Oct 2017, 20:28

Been thinking of how to best secure the doors when my wife and I are out wild camping.

How do you guys keep the doors secured from the inside? Was...

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Last post by California Dreamin
04 Nov 2017, 12:54
Towing with a 1.9 petrol water cooled. Any experience anyone

Last post by chewbacca « 03 Nov 2017, 23:23
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by chewbacca » 29 Oct 2017, 21:23

So my bus has a tow bar.
I'm considering a trailer for next summer, but I'm unsure it's wise with my tired old engine.
Anyone else tow with a 1.9?...

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Last post by chewbacca
03 Nov 2017, 23:23
Does vactan go off?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Nov 2017, 16:23
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by bene » 23 Oct 2017, 19:57

Hello everybody!
I have had some vactan sat on the shelf for some considerable time...
Is it in useable after a certain time period?
Cheers
Ben

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Last post by CovKid
02 Nov 2017, 16:23
Autosleeper 1/4" Gas System into 8mm Manifold

Last post by marlinowner « 01 Nov 2017, 14:01
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by bmouthboyo » 30 Oct 2017, 20:11

Hi Guys,

Firstly please don't worry, I will have all this checked over so no need for the usual leave it to someone who knows what they are doing ....

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Last post by marlinowner
01 Nov 2017, 14:01
Go Westy Wishbone Bushes

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Oct 2017, 07:02
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by crazyhorse » 26 Oct 2017, 17:55

Well, here we are, making a fantasy dream list of parts for the van, had a look at these. Ultimatley I need to do these as the creaking is getting...

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Last post by slowcoach
27 Oct 2017, 07:02
Storage

Last post by hagg1s « 21 Oct 2017, 15:19
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by hagg1s » 17 Oct 2017, 09:36

Hi all,

As the winter weather is now fast approaching, I was just looking for a qeneral consensus on where/how you guys keep your T25's over the...

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Last post by hagg1s
21 Oct 2017, 15:19
Waterpipes

Last post by fazzer « 19 Oct 2017, 11:00
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by fazzer » 19 Oct 2017, 08:45

It's that time of year to do my list of repairs,one I've been putting off is changing rusty water pipes for nice shiny ones.my question is it a job I...

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Last post by fazzer
19 Oct 2017, 11:00
Fitting a VW Speed Shop Stainless Exhaust

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Oct 2017, 10:26
Replies: 6
by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 24 Aug 2017, 14:23

I haven’t had my 1988 Caravelle GL very long and now that I have fixed my cutting out on idle problem. It desperately needs a new exhaust, it has...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Oct 2017, 10:26
Cutting 3mm aluminium checker plate

Last post by meggles « 29 Sep 2017, 19:52
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by meggles » 28 Sep 2017, 21:58

Hi folks. I have a large sheet of aluminium checker plate approx. 3mm thick. I was thinking of cutting some small pieces to make some tread plates...

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Last post by meggles
29 Sep 2017, 19:52
Vehicle ramps question

Last post by Ant-t « 24 Sep 2017, 17:09
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by Ant-t » 24 Sep 2017, 11:35

I'm getting some ramps for my van, my question is are 2.5 ton ramps suitable?

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Last post by Ant-t
24 Sep 2017, 17:09
Rusty Lee Full Width R&R

Last post by Delilah's VW « 18 Sep 2017, 07:29

by Delilah's VW » 18 Sep 2017, 07:29

Hey guys,

any one got one fitted in their T25? If so, I wonder if you'd mind taken a couple of measurements for me?

Many thanks,

Daz

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Last post by Delilah's VW
18 Sep 2017, 07:29
Sun Visor with vanity mirror

Last post by Dad « 12 Sep 2017, 20:23
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by johnwesleybarker » 08 Sep 2017, 14:18

Hi,

Searched High and Low but can't find a Sun Visor with vanity mirror for our T25. I stuck a mirror to the existing visor but it came off after a...

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Last post by Dad
12 Sep 2017, 20:23
FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES

Last post by nevill3 « 09 Sep 2017, 15:00
Replies: 5
by thebobster » 07 Sep 2017, 12:55

It occurred to me that, even though I am fairly quick and accurate at mental arithmetic, I could not visualise in my head how Miles per Gallon (I...

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Last post by nevill3
09 Sep 2017, 15:00
Lowering Van (to fit in garage)

Last post by Mr Bean « 31 Aug 2017, 18:30
Replies: 12
by Ecopod » 19 Aug 2017, 09:49

Sold van (85 Autosleeper Trooper) before moving house/starting business and thought that was that for a good few years - then looked on eBay!

Anyhoo...

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Last post by Mr Bean
31 Aug 2017, 18:30
Does anyone know about t4's ?

Last post by quattrodave « 30 Aug 2017, 06:59
Replies: 12
by quattrodave » 25 Aug 2017, 16:55

A mate of mine is looking at vw t4's at the moment, anyone have any experience of them, what to look for, driving compared to our vans etc ?
He's...

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Last post by quattrodave
30 Aug 2017, 06:59
Urgent advice needed

Last post by Suki « 26 Aug 2017, 18:34
Replies: 8
by Suki » 23 Aug 2017, 23:12

Hello from a first time T25 1984 angled pop top owner. My very first camper van and I absolutely love her....So over excited, after spending two days...

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Last post by Suki
26 Aug 2017, 18:34
4 Bike Rack

Last post by ginja_ninja « 19 Aug 2017, 12:23
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by ginja_ninja » 15 Apr 2015, 07:50
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Hi,

Sorry if this has been asked loads before, but i cant seem to find a definitive answer.
Does anyone know of a 4 bike solution for a TD...
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Last post by ginja_ninja
19 Aug 2017, 12:23
Syncro Vs 2wd

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 Aug 2017, 06:37
Replies: 11
by weegaz22 » 07 Jul 2016, 17:40

Ok, we all know the syncro's are king of the hill in the T25 world when it comes to going off road with having lockable diffs, but you do see T25...

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 Aug 2017, 06:37
Coil shortage

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Aug 2017, 06:56
Replies: 1
by doka1967 » 16 Aug 2017, 03:13

Hi, first trip in my Doka the coil has gone, its an 87 1.9 petrol but there seems to be a shortage on the net, I can get one for about £30 from local...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Aug 2017, 06:56
Westfalia fridge

Last post by Ralf85 « 14 Aug 2017, 16:26
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by davidoft1 » 14 Aug 2017, 11:28

Does anyone know if there Is a fuse for the 240v side of the drive anywhere?

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Last post by Ralf85
14 Aug 2017, 16:26
Anyone know about PCB 30K routers?

Last post by toolsntat « 13 Aug 2017, 08:25

by toolsntat » 13 Aug 2017, 08:25

Pneumatic head, granite bed, 30,000RPM etc

Form an orderly line :roll: :lol:
Cheers
Andy

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Last post by toolsntat
13 Aug 2017, 08:25
Handbrake grip removal?

Last post by maxstu « 11 Aug 2017, 17:59
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 08 Aug 2017, 15:51

Im about (or trying) to fit a flexible rubber boot over handbrake. But need to remove palm grip first? How does it come away from shaft?
thanks
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
11 Aug 2017, 17:59
Towing a small van (on an A frame) on a T25

Last post by hightop ratty « 08 Aug 2017, 22:18
Replies: 8
by hightop ratty » 12 Jul 2017, 09:28

Is it possible to get a kit to tow a small van (older Fiat Scudo) using a fixed A frame (ie one of the properly fixed to the vans type like motor...

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Last post by hightop ratty
08 Aug 2017, 22:18
Waxoyl or Dinitrol

Last post by Gary. « 06 Aug 2017, 05:41
Replies: 19
by Karen&co » 11 Jul 2017, 17:00
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Hello,

We are picking up another van after loosing ours tomorrow :)

In anticipation I was wondering which product people recommend for treating...
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Last post by Gary.
06 Aug 2017, 05:41
Cleaning the steering wheel.

Last post by Ant-t « 05 Aug 2017, 11:10
Replies: 11
by molar38 » 03 Aug 2017, 19:18

Does anyone have any ingenious methods for removing 30 years worth of grime from a standard T25 steering wheel? Mine is quite grubby and just feels...

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Last post by Ant-t
05 Aug 2017, 11:10
Make your own Doka rear canopy

Last post by Winchweight « 04 Aug 2017, 17:14
Replies: 8
by Gary. » 15 Jun 2017, 21:10

I thought this might be worth sharing if anyone was thinking of making a rear cover for their Doka/pickup...

I decided to build a rear cover for my...

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Last post by Winchweight
04 Aug 2017, 17:14
Any I.T people here - How to load Windows 7

Last post by nesty « 04 Aug 2017, 16:28
Replies: 12
by nesty » 31 Jul 2017, 09:20

Any I.T people here

I have a Lenovo Thinkpad X100. I don't use it that much. Tho I use sometimes if going away if i find a place which has got...

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Last post by nesty
04 Aug 2017, 16:28
Bus, Caravelle, Camper etc. What are the differences?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 03 Aug 2017, 15:38
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 02 Aug 2017, 18:53

As the title really.

I have what is in the V5 as a Transporter PLG however on the rear it has a BUS badge which I guess could have come with a...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
03 Aug 2017, 15:38
My t25 caught fire

Last post by ash1293 « 03 Aug 2017, 13:10
Replies: 15
by Laura » 25 Jul 2017, 17:20
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My 1980 1.9 air cooled t25 caught fire, apparently 3 year old engine dropped a valve? Gutted everything in engine hatch though put fire out quickly...
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Last post by ash1293
03 Aug 2017, 13:10
10% fuel saving (Edited)

Last post by nevill3 « 02 Aug 2017, 19:35
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by nevill3 » 20 Jun 2011, 18:44
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I have just remembered, whilst replying to another post, that I have a question for all you members.....

I have a device installed called a Broquet....
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Last post by nevill3
02 Aug 2017, 19:35
Gear lever quick shift kits

Last post by jimrat « 02 Aug 2017, 18:59
Replies: 12
by Marcsnapon » 27 Jul 2017, 21:09

Hi, I've been looking at T25 gear lever quick shift kits, has any club members fitted one, and would they recommend fitting a kit.
My gearshift is...

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Last post by jimrat
02 Aug 2017, 18:59
3or4

Last post by sandancer « 02 Aug 2017, 11:01
Replies: 6
by sandancer » 01 Aug 2017, 20:47

Hi just looked at my t25 camper and I,'ve got 3sliding heater controls on my dash panel .
But on mine there is 4spaces on the plastic cover ,

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Last post by sandancer
02 Aug 2017, 11:01
Any structural engineers on here

Last post by dbz864 « 31 Jul 2017, 20:11
Replies: 14
by dbz864 » 24 Jul 2017, 19:58

I think that's who i need! Im going to build a steel structure that needs to hold about 3 ton, im currently trying to work out the costs etc. I need...

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Last post by dbz864
31 Jul 2017, 20:11
On Holiday near Truro break pads died.....

Last post by mrnickmuss « 30 Jul 2017, 21:51
Replies: 5
by mrnickmuss » 30 Jul 2017, 11:44

First big journey after engine rebuild on my Doka, I told wife and family all will be fine.... And it was!!!, Yay.... Then we went out for food last...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
30 Jul 2017, 21:51
Buspod original cabby

Last post by JeffRoo « 29 Jul 2017, 09:42

by JeffRoo » 29 Jul 2017, 09:42

Hi all,
Has anyone used or made their own bus pod cabby? It's a box that goes between the front seats. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by JeffRoo
29 Jul 2017, 09:42
Eurocarparts 70% discount...

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Jul 2017, 08:09
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by rockthebus » 27 Jul 2017, 12:05

Which 5/40 fully synthetic is best?
Might get some wipers, stock up on antifreeze and filters.

What else?

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Jul 2017, 08:09
VW Speedshop Burton ss exhaust

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 Jul 2017, 21:47
Replies: 91
by tomcourtney » 05 Feb 2011, 22:15
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Anyone any experience of this company and their ss exhausts, £435 seems a decent price.
Or any recommendations on where to go for one.
Cheers
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
24 Jul 2017, 21:47
1983 Westfalia speedo reading too fast

Last post by Ginojasper « 26 Jul 2017, 05:33
Replies: 15
by Ginojasper » 24 Jul 2017, 19:00
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Hi, in my westy the speedo is showing that I'm going faster than what I'm actually going.
Is this a common fault?
Is there a remedy?
Any help much...
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Last post by Ginojasper
26 Jul 2017, 05:33
Carpet Lining Shedding

Last post by hilift « 21 Jul 2017, 21:52
Replies: 5
by sarahbedford92 » 15 Jul 2017, 16:42

The ceiling lining of my camper keeps shedding bits of dust/fibre whenever it is touched. I would rather not have to replace the entire thing due to...

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Last post by hilift
21 Jul 2017, 21:52
Fresh Water Not Working - T25 Westfalia Cali

Last post by buli « 18 Jul 2017, 16:05
Replies: 1
by buli » 18 Jul 2017, 14:18

T25 newbie and wondering if anyone could shed any light on using the fresh water tank!:

- Tap Clicks, but no pump sound
- Is there a fuse for this?...

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Last post by buli
18 Jul 2017, 16:05
Infrared thermometer...

Last post by bigherb « 18 Jul 2017, 08:30
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by rockthebus » 15 Jul 2017, 11:02

Just got one of these and wondering what and how to use this

What is it for?

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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Last post by bigherb
18 Jul 2017, 08:30
any metal fabrication people on here

Last post by dbz864 « 17 Jul 2017, 22:06
Replies: 12
by dbz864 » 11 Jul 2017, 12:52

Hi, im looking for a bit of advice, does any body now whats involved in bending steel box section, approx 2 x1 , aproox 6metres. thanks

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Last post by dbz864
17 Jul 2017, 22:06
window winders arms

Last post by CovKid « 13 Jul 2017, 11:52
Replies: 4
by Rockape » 04 Jul 2017, 20:56

ayup all
not sure if this topic has been brought up before but does anybody know which other window winders fit a t25 I've been looking at mk3 golf...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Jul 2017, 11:52
Recommendations for torque wrench please

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Jul 2017, 17:53
Replies: 7
by badgerfax » 11 Jul 2017, 19:56

Evening peeps,

I could do with getting a torque wrench, but not knowing anything about them has anyone got any recommendations for one that has a is...

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Jul 2017, 17:53

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