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Weldin

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Apr 2017, 15:05
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by dogbreath100 » 08 Apr 2017, 16:10

I had to weld a small patch on the cab floor today .
With the weather so nice I was all enthusiastic and got stuck in straight away.
15 minutes or so...

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Last post by Mr Bean
09 Apr 2017, 15:05
12v electric blanket.

Last post by nesty « 09 Apr 2017, 14:24
Replies: 13
by bigbadbob76 » 14 Feb 2017, 10:31

I've seen a few 12v electric blankets on e-bay etc.
they seem to draw about 50w/4 amp
the ones with a 1 hr timer seem like a good idea so you don't...

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Last post by nesty
09 Apr 2017, 14:24
Hybrid ceramic bearings

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Apr 2017, 23:05
Replies: 2
by Oldiebut goodie » 19 Mar 2017, 23:13

Has anyone used them, any good points/bad points/experiences?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Apr 2017, 23:05
air sanders

Last post by Leggy « 04 Apr 2017, 12:20
Replies: 2
by hilift » 04 Apr 2017, 08:25

hi , I need a bit of advice . im contemplating buying an air powered da sander to assist with body work chores on my ,80 t25 . currently doing a full...

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Last post by Leggy
04 Apr 2017, 12:20
VW emissions fix problems.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 02 Apr 2017, 20:08
Replies: 1
by deanmoo » 02 Apr 2017, 18:02

I know it's not T25 related but we had our daily driver (Skoda Octavia VRS) in to the garage this week for the software update to sort the emissions....

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Last post by bigbadbob76
02 Apr 2017, 20:08
fuel lines

Last post by 300CE « 02 Apr 2017, 08:09
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by badgerfax » 01 Apr 2017, 09:19

These fuel lines were fitted 2 years ago when I did my engine conversion.

They were sold as ethanol resistant. Clearly they are not fit for purpose...

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Last post by 300CE
02 Apr 2017, 08:09
Interior: cupboards peeling

Last post by meggles « 30 Mar 2017, 21:19

by meggles » 30 Mar 2017, 21:19

My interior looks like an Autohomes. The cupboards are looking jaded and faded. Can I paint over the stick on vinyl stuff they have on them? If so,...

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Last post by meggles
30 Mar 2017, 21:19
Does anyone know what these are?!

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Apr 2017, 23:59
Replies: 6
by buli » 16 Mar 2017, 19:06

Hi guys. I'd be grateful if anyone might know what these are. All fittings on the dashboard:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Apr 2017, 23:59
Brown interior (fading)

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Mar 2017, 17:04
Replies: 6
by sonnyhowell » 23 Mar 2017, 08:23

Hello!
I wonder if anyone can help on this. I have searched many times and come up with not a lot. I have just purchased a beautiful savannah biege...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Mar 2017, 17:04
early 25

Last post by tonic « 16 Mar 2017, 20:26
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by tonic » 16 Mar 2017, 18:57

Hi all i have been into vws since 1970 and just found out that the early type 25s have the 1600 air cooled engine. From photos i have seen the tin...

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Last post by tonic
16 Mar 2017, 20:26
Question for the builders - garage doors

Last post by GavB95 « 14 Mar 2017, 11:01
Replies: 6
by DavidPallister » 11 Mar 2017, 16:29

I'm going to need a new garage door some time soon, I think the current one is the original door so is 30 yrs old.

Question is, is there any reason...

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Last post by GavB95
14 Mar 2017, 11:01
Alternative door cards

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Mar 2017, 18:04
Replies: 11
by Rusty blue bottom » 22 Jan 2017, 18:33

I wanted to re fit some interior door cards and the rest of the inside and I am looking for some alternative to the plywood
Someone said to me before...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Mar 2017, 18:04
Installing new cab door lock

Last post by CovKid « 08 Mar 2017, 13:53
Replies: 10
by bhagatsingh » 08 Feb 2017, 13:15

Hi,

I'm looking to fix my cab door lock (drivers side) - the locking mechanism works, but you can turn the lock with any key/knife/spoon! So i've...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Mar 2017, 13:53
Spring thing attached to engine ?

Last post by Ric1 « 03 Mar 2017, 21:04
Replies: 6
by Ric1 » 19 Feb 2017, 22:33

What is this ? :?

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Last post by Ric1
03 Mar 2017, 21:04
Seatbelt stalk

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Mar 2017, 17:53
Replies: 8
by slowcoach » 12 Feb 2017, 18:24

Hi folks,
We've just had our first child this week, and having a bit of trouble with the length of the front seatbelt for the car seat.

I have the...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Mar 2017, 17:53
carrying motorbike- inside???

Last post by what2do « 02 Mar 2017, 00:16
Replies: 10
by Johnmck » 14 Feb 2017, 23:21

Hi looking at options of carry motor bike with van.

Bike is about 150kgs so would be too heavy to go on back as nose weight is I believe 50kgs for...

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Last post by what2do
02 Mar 2017, 00:16
Deadlocks

Last post by Winchweight « 26 Feb 2017, 15:47
Replies: 14
by Winchweight » 18 Jan 2017, 11:56

Has anyone fitted dead locks to the cab doors, tailgate and sider?

I wondered what people have used and if anyone has experience of certain types,...

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Last post by Winchweight
26 Feb 2017, 15:47
T4 westy v T4 panel conversion

Last post by eddioke « 26 Feb 2017, 12:35
Replies: 3
by onc onc » 24 Feb 2017, 08:29

OK guys I'm thinking of adding a T4 to go with my T3. I'm looking at two at the moment one is a Westy Multivan the other a panel van conversion. What...

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Last post by eddioke
26 Feb 2017, 12:35
Replacement air intake tube

Last post by colinthefox « 24 Feb 2017, 21:18
Replies: 3
by bootie3367 » 21 Feb 2017, 21:01

Hello everybody, my tubing from the snorkel intake to the elbow has collapsed.
Been looking at the brickwerks replacement and was wondering if this...

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Last post by colinthefox
24 Feb 2017, 21:18
Tomtom Soft reset.

Last post by Jeff J « 15 Feb 2017, 05:05
Replies: 4
by meggles » 05 Feb 2017, 10:59

Just posting this in case anybody else was unaware of this. Had a problem with my TomTom not switching on. Had a look on the internet to see about...

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Last post by Jeff J
15 Feb 2017, 05:05
combi boiler problem

Last post by scottbott « 11 Feb 2017, 14:07
Replies: 9
by scottbott » 10 Feb 2017, 12:32

cannot find my old post to this problem that we are having in our house after recent move but it would not switch off and the rads were getting...

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Last post by scottbott
11 Feb 2017, 14:07
T25 CU Exhaust options / steel vs stainless / rear valence

Last post by CovKid « 10 Feb 2017, 11:07
Replies: 1
by siwalkster » 08 Feb 2017, 14:05

Our T25 air-cooled van needs a new exhaust silencer. We have the original style mild steel silencer box (CU / 2000) which is blowing. Obviously one...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Feb 2017, 11:07
Sound deadening, insulation, flooring and carpet

Last post by Goldfeesh « 10 Feb 2017, 11:04
Replies: 4
by Goldfeesh » 08 Feb 2017, 11:29

Hi all,

I'm starting to get a little ahead of myself here. Not even close to having the engine sorted and not even looked at wiring yet. However,...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
10 Feb 2017, 11:04
Heater Control Pods - S/H VW or repop

Last post by siwalkster « 08 Feb 2017, 14:01

by siwalkster » 08 Feb 2017, 14:01

Our T25 air-cooled van is missing heater control pods and riser elbows which have been bypassed by a hose. We want to get the heating under control...

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Last post by siwalkster
08 Feb 2017, 14:01
rear bearing

Last post by CovKid « 08 Feb 2017, 11:30
Replies: 3
by gary1998 » 29 Jan 2017, 13:26

just a thought
as bearing carriers are hard/expensive to get
is it it possible to have old one machined out so as the round again
then maybe fit...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Feb 2017, 11:30
What torque wrench ..

Last post by boatbuilder « 05 Feb 2017, 21:00
Replies: 15
by Ric1 » 30 Jan 2017, 09:19
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Just looking at the jobs i want to do on the van and thinking im better off just buying a proper torque wrench and getting the tightness correct for...
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Last post by boatbuilder
05 Feb 2017, 21:00
Baby bed ideas

Last post by JonB « 03 Feb 2017, 22:23
Replies: 15
by scallywag » 16 Jan 2014, 19:29
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Hi guys, help needed please!

We have a T25 syncro panel van with bulk head, it doesn't have a pop top.

Where can we put our 5 month daughter when...
15 Replies

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Last post by JonB
03 Feb 2017, 22:23
Great day out to Keswick

Last post by Ant-t « 30 Jan 2017, 02:17
Replies: 3
by eddioke » 29 Jan 2017, 16:44

Had a great day sat in van on Keswick cricket lug car park having a cuppa before heading home came up with a new layout for the two units I bought...

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Last post by Ant-t
30 Jan 2017, 02:17
After some plumbing advice on shower

Last post by what2do « 28 Jan 2017, 21:34
Replies: 42
by Sir Brixalot » 16 Dec 2016, 19:15
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Its a mechanical shower which is constantly running cold. I thought it must be the mixer valve which is the lower one on the photo (which still turns...
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Last post by what2do
28 Jan 2017, 21:34
tailgate badge refurb

Last post by multisi « 28 Jan 2017, 10:48
Replies: 3
by hilift » 17 Jan 2017, 23:06

as the title says , does anyone know where refurb stickers for the tailgate badges are obtainable .
there is someone on flea bay selling some but...

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Last post by multisi
28 Jan 2017, 10:48
Anyone fitted beepers?

Last post by craigy345 « 22 Jan 2017, 10:51
Replies: 11
by eddioke » 17 Jan 2017, 16:36

Got two sets of reversing assistant beep bbbeep, bbbbbeep thngys off eBay anyone fitted these if so just on the rear bumper?

I've bought two sets...

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Last post by craigy345
22 Jan 2017, 10:51
Webasto airtop fuel pump

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 22 Jan 2017, 08:48
Replies: 7
by KINGPRAWN » 21 Jan 2017, 13:04

Can anybody explain how to test the fuel pump 24v... have 22v going to it ...
On 200 on the ohms I get 33 but have no idea what that means ?? Thanks...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
22 Jan 2017, 08:48
Safes - for passports, iPads etc

Last post by Winchweight « 20 Jan 2017, 16:05
Replies: 12
by Winchweight » 18 Jan 2017, 12:22

Has anyone fitted a safe of sorts in their van. Im thinking big enough to secure passports, iPads, GPS, credit cards etc when travelling overseas....

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Last post by Winchweight
20 Jan 2017, 16:05
Open tailgate from inside?

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jan 2017, 12:31
Replies: 6
by DoubleOSeven » 18 Jan 2017, 10:22

I can't open my tailgate. Not frozen but possible tumbler issue.

1984 Caravelle. Can it be opened it from the inside?

I could rotate the key back...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jan 2017, 12:31
Power File

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Jan 2017, 23:34
Replies: 22
by Titus A Duxass » 18 Aug 2016, 08:42
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I am going to buy an electric power file and am looking for recommendations.

I know that a number of members use them, so which one would you...
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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Jan 2017, 23:34
Windows 10 back to Windows 7.

Last post by CovKid « 13 Jan 2017, 22:36
Replies: 11
by nesty » 06 Jan 2017, 19:47

Hi all

I have a PC related question. If anyone can help
About 6 months ago I had Windows 7. I took the Microsoft free offered upgrade to Windows...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Jan 2017, 22:36
i pad reset problems

Last post by Dazco « 12 Jan 2017, 18:15
Replies: 5
by Dazco » 12 Jan 2017, 15:57

andrea has an iPad which is around 2 1/2 years old . She needs to re set it as it was put into find mode ( I'm not very familiar with these things)...

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Last post by Dazco
12 Jan 2017, 18:15
Cb radio question

Last post by Tinium « 04 Jan 2017, 14:15
Replies: 20
by Winchweight » 09 May 2014, 18:45
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Hi chaps,

I have just bought a pair of cb radios and aerials from Thunderpole, but have a question.

1 has a magnetic roof mount and 1 has a gutter...
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Last post by Tinium
04 Jan 2017, 14:15
Water in doka cab floor

Last post by Gary. « 03 Jan 2017, 19:24
Replies: 4
by Gary. » 02 Jan 2017, 18:59

I seem to be collecting water from somewhere on the floor of my doka cab (at the rear). I can't figure where it might be coming from as it's dry...

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Last post by Gary.
03 Jan 2017, 19:24
Fiamma bike racks and fat tyres...

Last post by peteandnero « 03 Jan 2017, 09:17
Replies: 5
by volks_womble » 14 Dec 2016, 22:06

So, is anyone on here into a bit of mountain biking?

One of my motivations for having my van is to be able to take my bike and find some interesting...

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Last post by peteandnero
03 Jan 2017, 09:17
1 inch hole in 2 to 3mm steel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Jan 2017, 12:35
Replies: 7
by Ian and Lins » 31 Dec 2016, 17:19

I want to drill/cut three 1 inch holes in 2 to 3 mm mild steel. How would you advise I do this?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Jan 2017, 12:35
Roof rack and roof bars

Last post by irishkeet « 29 Dec 2016, 15:24
Replies: 8
by JeffRoo » 18 Dec 2016, 09:30

Hi All,
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm looking for roof bars for my tin top Caravelle.
If searched through usual websites and all...

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Last post by irishkeet
29 Dec 2016, 15:24
Steam cleaning my engine

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Dec 2016, 05:06
Replies: 14
by Reimotim » 24 Apr 2015, 14:51

Hi Guys,

Owning a TD, my engine bay is rather oily and sooty. I'd like to tidy it up and also track down exactly where the oil is escaping from. I...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Dec 2016, 05:06
Clutch master and slave cylinders

Last post by Tudor Cudd « 12 Dec 2016, 18:59
Replies: 5
by Tudor Cudd » 11 Dec 2016, 19:22

Greetings all
I have recently bought a 1983 air cooled, petrol, t25 (at long last). Having searched this forum I have found the combined experience...

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Last post by Tudor Cudd
12 Dec 2016, 18:59
Battery

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Dec 2016, 21:01
Replies: 5
by cwe » 07 Dec 2016, 20:48

Hi gonna park up my bus for a couple of months should I disconnect both my LB and starter battery to save it discharging or will it be ok ? What do...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Dec 2016, 21:01
Socket Set - Recommendations

Last post by what2do « 11 Dec 2016, 18:16
Replies: 32
by davesm » 18 Nov 2016, 20:24
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Hi All,

In the process of removing the interior of my Westy California I've come to the conclusion that I need a socket set of some description. As...
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Last post by what2do
11 Dec 2016, 18:16
non VW, Scottoiler fitting

Last post by Ian and Lins « 11 Dec 2016, 09:38
Replies: 18
by scottbott » 05 Dec 2016, 20:18
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anyone here ever use a Scottoiler on their bike?,if so what do you think of it?,they look pretty good and the extended chain and sprocket life sounds...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
11 Dec 2016, 09:38
The dash is out !

Last post by Smosh « 10 Dec 2016, 21:07
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by Ianinpoole » 10 Dec 2016, 08:54

Ok
The dash is out, to weld and paint the windscreen corners.
The blower motor already replaced
Am considering insulating behind here......any advice...

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Last post by Smosh
10 Dec 2016, 21:07
REAR DOOR LOCK

Last post by SEFSPEED « 10 Dec 2016, 12:23
Replies: 3
by SEFSPEED » 17 Nov 2016, 13:59

Hi all,
I am unable to open my 85 1.6d rear door, the key goes in but wont engage or turn, is it possible to open from the inside ?, thought i,d ask...

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Last post by SEFSPEED
10 Dec 2016, 12:23
Antifreeze

Last post by CovKid « 08 Dec 2016, 21:13
Replies: 3
by 1tg » 08 Nov 2016, 10:20

Ive been on the wiki and its the anti freeze question gsf told me they dont do G 12 pink any more but do Vetech red which is an equivilent, any one...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Dec 2016, 21:13

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