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Applications for waste heat

Last post by TheDocmeister « 02 Dec 2018, 13:51
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by newbiebry » 22 Oct 2018, 21:22

I’ve been thinking recently about additional cooling and got to thinking about useful applications for heat from the cooling system. Has anyone on...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
02 Dec 2018, 13:51
Which Satnav

Last post by Dubworth « 29 Nov 2018, 09:08
Replies: 9
by zak » 08 Jul 2018, 20:15

I just bought a Tom Tom start 62 SatNav and I find its useless in the bright light, cant see it at all so plan to take it back. My ancient Garmin is...

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Last post by Dubworth
29 Nov 2018, 09:08
Chemical Toilet

Last post by King Kenny « 19 Nov 2018, 21:00
Replies: 1
by nesty » 19 Nov 2018, 19:42

I am thinking of getting a compact chemical toilet for the van, basically for emergencies only, so smaller the better!
I have seen some 10L ones,...

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Last post by King Kenny
19 Nov 2018, 21:00
Fititng 3 point seat belts - Reccomendations

Last post by RogerT « 31 Oct 2018, 21:10
Replies: 2
by HW182 » 25 Oct 2018, 08:29

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a company who would supply and fit 2 x rear 3 point seatbelts in my camper (Nottingham / surrounding areas preferable)....

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Last post by RogerT
31 Oct 2018, 21:10
Manifold flange?

Last post by Tspoon1981 « 24 Oct 2018, 17:40

by Tspoon1981 » 24 Oct 2018, 17:40

I bought a Justkampers stainless exhaust, like an idiot, I forgot the engine was a transplant AEF. Is there an off the shelf downpipe adaptor that...

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Last post by Tspoon1981
24 Oct 2018, 17:40
Sliding door lock doesn't engage mechanism

Last post by ash1293 « 23 Oct 2018, 19:27
Replies: 5
by stupedals » 23 May 2018, 15:28

Hi all,

I have a problem with my sliding door lock. When I bought the van it didn't have a handle. Well, it did, of sorts. It was a piece if steel...

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Last post by ash1293
23 Oct 2018, 19:27
Stop leak

Last post by stupedals « 20 Oct 2018, 21:45
Replies: 14
by stupedals » 18 Oct 2018, 10:31

Hi all

Just wondered what people's experience of engine stop leak additives are? I know it's best to find the fault and replace seals but MOT is...

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Last post by stupedals
20 Oct 2018, 21:45
Cab noise....

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Oct 2018, 06:35
Replies: 12
by itchyfeet » 24 Sep 2018, 18:44

Empty tin top, should I be worried?

Tintop Noise 70 by Paul_Barr , on Flickr

Tintop Noise 60 by Paul_Barr , on Flickr

measure pop top next...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Oct 2018, 06:35
Vernier gauge

Last post by tobydog « 10 Oct 2018, 10:27
Replies: 13
by call me Al » 09 Oct 2018, 16:04

Can anyone recommend a decent digital vernier gauge, they seem to range from a few pounds to hundreds. Screwfix and RS have some for around £20. not...

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Last post by tobydog
10 Oct 2018, 10:27
Advice: Difference between an EU & US '89 vanagon GL camper

Last post by bentley1978 « 09 Oct 2018, 18:47
Replies: 3
by pier1 » 25 Aug 2018, 14:41

Greetings,

Hope to buy an '89 Vanagon GL camper (manual) at an auction but have not viewed it yet. Vehicle has not been used for about a year (was...

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Last post by bentley1978
09 Oct 2018, 18:47
T25 "camping"

Last post by Smcknighty « 16 Sep 2018, 17:17
Replies: 14
by Marcsnapon » 30 Aug 2018, 19:26

Hi all,
I have the chance to buy a T25 which has been fire damaged.
Possibly restorable but more likely for spares,
On the tailgate it is badged as...

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Last post by Smcknighty
16 Sep 2018, 17:17
Any project builders using "hover board" wheels?

Last post by Mr Bean « 12 Sep 2018, 15:10

by Mr Bean » 12 Sep 2018, 15:10

I am well into PWM freak (Pulse Wave Modulation) in both RC models and larger projects to be honest but it looks like I might be getting drawn into...

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Last post by Mr Bean
12 Sep 2018, 15:10
Dyeing/Painting Westy Poptop Flocking

Last post by Dollytony « 04 Sep 2018, 13:46
Replies: 6
by Dollytony » 11 Aug 2018, 11:05

The interior flocking in my Westy poptop is very stained with mould etc, even after cleaning it still looks dirty.

Can anyone recommend a paint or...

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Last post by Dollytony
04 Sep 2018, 13:46
1988 T25 1.6TD towing capability

Last post by pier1 « 03 Sep 2018, 09:42
Replies: 3
by pier1 » 03 Sep 2018, 07:36

Hi

I bought a Fiat 500. Weight: 556 kgs. I want to transport it on a small car trailer. Weight 500 kgs.

Can I tow the trailer & car legally with my...

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Last post by pier1
03 Sep 2018, 09:42
Advice; How to remove an '89 Vanagon GL steering lock

Last post by clift_d « 01 Sep 2018, 23:17
Replies: 7
by pier1 » 27 Aug 2018, 14:32

Hi

Hope to buy a 1989 Vanagon GL at an auction but unfortunately, there are no keys.

Could anyone explain the process + what tools I need to...

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Last post by clift_d
01 Sep 2018, 23:17
Recommend a torque wrench?

Last post by si macc « 01 Sep 2018, 17:05
Replies: 4
by si macc » 01 Sep 2018, 07:11

Hi all,

I’m after a torque wrench, mainly to work on the van. Anyone have any good recommendations for one that isn’t too expensive? I bought one...

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Last post by si macc
01 Sep 2018, 17:05
Watercooled heat exchanger

Last post by fazzer « 25 Aug 2018, 18:30
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 23 Aug 2018, 08:46

The heat exchanger on my 1985 watercooled has rotted away and rattles so I cut it of and removed all ducting from it.Do I need to replace it or can I...

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Last post by fazzer
25 Aug 2018, 18:30
Portable Gas BBQ - recommendations?

Last post by syncropatrick « 21 Aug 2018, 12:35
Replies: 5
by HW182 » 02 Aug 2018, 20:11

Hi all, I’m looking to invest in a small portable gas bbq - small so it’s not obtrusive while packed away inside the camper and preferably run on...

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Last post by syncropatrick
21 Aug 2018, 12:35
How do you identify which model of T25 you have?

Last post by nevill3 « 20 Aug 2018, 20:21
Replies: 37
by Fun. » 16 Aug 2018, 16:17
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Hi All

So far you have all helped me identify the fact I have a water cooled T25 (I thought it was air cooled), how do I tell what model it actually...
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Last post by nevill3
20 Aug 2018, 20:21
What did I buy from ebay years ago

Last post by JonB « 16 Aug 2018, 06:20
Replies: 5
by JonB » 14 Aug 2018, 13:53

When I got my first van I spotted a listing for JX tools and subsequently won the auction. Years later and on the second van I'm just wondering what...

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Last post by JonB
16 Aug 2018, 06:20
Would an engine conversion affect historical taxation

Last post by 937carrera « 13 Aug 2018, 20:32
Replies: 8
by richie-b » 12 Aug 2018, 19:08

Does anybody know if (for example) putting a Subaru engine in an air-cooled van would affect the way that it is treated when it comes up to 40 years...

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Last post by 937carrera
13 Aug 2018, 20:32
It took you how long? - Back by popular demand

Last post by nsjtaylor « 03 Aug 2018, 12:53
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 05 Jun 2018, 17:44

The old thread got lost so here it is again ( hope it's OK in here :D )

This is about mechanical fixes to your T25/T3 that took you ages to get...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
03 Aug 2018, 12:53
Engine cover insulation

Last post by Tinium « 03 Aug 2018, 08:19
Replies: 2
by T25 Newbie » 02 Aug 2018, 12:34

Ok numpty question!
This is my engine cover as you can see some of the insulation as come out of the thin plastic but I have tucked it in more now....

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Last post by Tinium
03 Aug 2018, 08:19
Oldest diesel bars of them all?

Last post by Smcknighty « 01 Aug 2018, 21:59
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 01 Aug 2018, 19:25

Hello everyone,

I bought my van with a very early Gti conversion done around 94! as such many of the parts I think are custom.

I am looking to...

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Last post by Smcknighty
01 Aug 2018, 21:59
Fuel expansion tank valve fallen off

Last post by maxstu « 01 Aug 2018, 10:34
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 31 Jul 2018, 12:15

Traced an annoying rattle and found ths hung up above expansion tank on filler side RHD. I know what it does and where it goes...nothing on other end...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Aug 2018, 10:34
Old, new beetle hassle!! Tech help!

Last post by fazzer « 31 Jul 2018, 19:21
Replies: 3
by AlexanderDumbass » 27 Jul 2018, 18:12

A friend of mine has bought a 54 plate beetle cab. Sadly the near side rear window has decided to open and refuse to go back up again. Not a big...

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Last post by fazzer
31 Jul 2018, 19:21
Landrover roof rack question

Last post by carthago ian « 24 Jul 2018, 18:31
Replies: 2
by jaber » 22 Jul 2018, 18:39

Hi does anyone know if a roof rack from a Land Rover would fit a t25?

Steve

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Last post by carthago ian
24 Jul 2018, 18:31
T25 dolly towing or trailing cost

Last post by nesty « 22 Jul 2018, 18:52
Replies: 4
by nesty » 22 Jul 2018, 15:35

Is it easy to dolly tow a T25?
Or does anyone know what the average rate for car transportation (south East) is per mile say for a 15 mile trip?
The...

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Last post by nesty
22 Jul 2018, 18:52
Original twin slider pictures

Last post by Highroller « 22 Jul 2018, 11:12
Replies: 5
by bumble bee » 20 Jul 2018, 19:24

Hi long time since I've had a t25 so I really ort to start again. We now have a 1990 twin slider but it's been around a bit so I'm after taking it...

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Last post by Highroller
22 Jul 2018, 11:12
Gas soldering iron recommendation or should i crimp

Last post by Smcknighty « 16 Jul 2018, 09:14
Replies: 22
by Sir Brixalot » 24 May 2018, 15:33
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I'm finally going to replace the big cable from battery to starter and on to alternator. I'm going to solder the lug on to cable. Can anyone...
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Last post by Smcknighty
16 Jul 2018, 09:14
Arctic air and other mini coolers

Last post by Smcknighty « 11 Jul 2018, 09:26
Replies: 4
by RCN » 07 Jul 2018, 10:33

Just wondering what people’s opinions are about these. Anyone have one and tried it in there van overnight
Worth the time and money?

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Last post by Smcknighty
11 Jul 2018, 09:26
VW Coolant - Any deals our there you've seen

Last post by nesty « 10 Jul 2018, 10:26
Replies: 7
by nesty » 08 Jul 2018, 15:49

Anyone see any decent deals on VW G12 or G13 coolant recently?
Need to do a coolant change so require 8/9L, (generally in the past garages have...

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Last post by nesty
10 Jul 2018, 10:26
Fuel expansion tank

Last post by Westy123 « 04 Jul 2018, 08:10
Replies: 6
by Westy123 » 01 Jul 2018, 13:44

Just looked at the expansion tank under the wheel arch, and found that one outlet has no pipe attached - does that sound right?? The other outlet has...

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Last post by Westy123
04 Jul 2018, 08:10
DIY Teardrop caravan

Last post by bigherb « 30 Jun 2018, 11:16
Replies: 1
by Sailsy » 29 Jun 2018, 12:35

Hi all,

Has anyone on here made a DIY Teardrop caravan. I am thinking of making one for the kids to chill out in/sleep in because they are getting a...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Jun 2018, 11:16
Lost keys

Last post by shaky « 27 Jun 2018, 20:57
Replies: 4
by shaky » 27 Jun 2018, 11:15

Not sure which board is best for this so I've stuck it in general.
I've gorn and lost my keys. (Not used the van for a long time, but I now need to...

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Last post by shaky
27 Jun 2018, 20:57
Part Number for this

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 25 Jun 2018, 08:26
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by Titus A Duxass » 25 Jun 2018, 07:54

Can someone tell me the part number for this clip, it holds the spare wheel retaining rods.

Cheers
TAD

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
25 Jun 2018, 08:26
Steering cover - upper and lower - how do they fix in place?

Last post by HW182 « 25 Jun 2018, 07:56
Replies: 4
by HW182 » 22 Jun 2018, 11:53

Hi all,

I've recently picked up a T25 that was missing the plastic steering column cover (both upper and lower). I've since picked these up and am...

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Last post by HW182
25 Jun 2018, 07:56
Laptop replacement hard drive & transfer of Windows 7 OS

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jun 2018, 09:00
Replies: 3
by nesty » 13 Jun 2018, 08:22

I have a laptop / notebook and want to replace the hard drive as the capacity is pants.

I have never replaced a lappy hard drive before, though seen...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Jun 2018, 09:00
Cup Holders...

Last post by bigherb « 17 Jun 2018, 16:55
Replies: 4
by ChrisG89 » 16 Jun 2018, 12:07

Hey,

I've recently bought a T25 Westy and need cup holders for when I'm driving. I bought a dash tidy from Just Kampers, but it didn't fit because I...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Jun 2018, 16:55
Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...

Last post by sternal « 13 Jun 2018, 14:45
Replies: 7
by sternal » 28 May 2018, 13:51

Do they fit ? Is it a straight swop ? What do I need to know ?

Thanks in advance

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Last post by sternal
13 Jun 2018, 14:45
Gas alarm - wrong CO alarm

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Jun 2018, 18:23
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 02 Jun 2018, 18:58

I have one, driving down the motor way today and it keep going off, wind the window up and it stops, window down it goes off.

You have to wonder...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Jun 2018, 18:23
t25 1983 1915cc carb

Last post by campervan8 « 28 May 2018, 12:50
Replies: 4
by campervan8 » 25 May 2018, 10:55

Hi, Can anyone tell me of a garage located in FIFE Scotland that could service my carb? Seems like the auto choke opens too quick after cold start....

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Last post by campervan8
28 May 2018, 12:50
starting

Last post by campervan8 « 25 May 2018, 10:47
Replies: 5
by campervan8 » 30 Apr 2018, 07:39

Hi, Have just bought T25 1915cc. Believed to have electronic ignition, auto choke. Is there a correct method of starting from cold? As I am having...

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Last post by campervan8
25 May 2018, 10:47
Recommendations for battery powered rattle gun please

Last post by 937carrera « 23 May 2018, 11:15
Replies: 9
by chewbacca » 22 May 2018, 23:28

I'm thinking about splashing out on a rattle gun. (Impact driver). It'll be for basic home garage use, including working on the t25.
Only thing, I'm...

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Last post by 937carrera
23 May 2018, 11:15
Pics in Mechanical posts - Flickr

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 May 2018, 10:34
Replies: 1
by itchyfeet » 22 May 2018, 11:54

I know this is not the right place but my old post got deleted and posts don’t get deleted so quickly in here, photos are mainly posted for...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 May 2018, 10:34
Anti roll bar bushes

Last post by markysparky71 « 21 May 2018, 21:22
Replies: 2
by markysparky71 » 21 May 2018, 20:53

Any one got any advice fitting rubber bush in the drop link and onto the end of the bar? which is easier end to fit first the end of the bar or...

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Last post by markysparky71
21 May 2018, 21:22
Golden Hermatite.

Last post by King Kenny « 21 May 2018, 18:51
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by King Kenny » 18 May 2018, 12:45

It is no longer available. I have always used this Golden Hermetite when rebuilding an engine. I am rebuilding my Triumph 650 twin and want to seal...

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Last post by King Kenny
21 May 2018, 18:51
T25 Exhaust paint what temperature centigrade can withstand

Last post by nesty « 20 May 2018, 13:01
Replies: 4
by nesty » 04 May 2018, 23:24

Looking for some exhaust paint, what temperatures does the T25 (steel) exhaust get up to?

Would 500 c be ok?

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Last post by nesty
20 May 2018, 13:01
Useful VIN decoder that covers the T3

Last post by silverbullet « 20 May 2018, 10:18
Replies: 2
by Cobra88 » 19 May 2018, 17:02

Hi All

might already be linked here but I found this today

VIN plate decoder for VW busses

Rick

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Last post by silverbullet
20 May 2018, 10:18
Centre console lower trim, keeps falling off

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 May 2018, 21:24
Replies: 8
by Jonnyb416 » 10 May 2018, 16:08

Hi All, the plastic cover that sits in front of the gearstick that hides the air blower duct outlets keeps falling off. Can anyone please tell me how...

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16 May 2018, 21:24

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