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Water filter

Last post by captain Byrne « 13 May 2017, 06:56
Replies: 3
by captain Byrne » 06 May 2017, 07:15

I'm after an in-line water filter for my van. A few members have a Nature Pure kit which at some point was available around the £100 mark. I can't...

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Last post by captain Byrne
13 May 2017, 06:56
CV Boots - ancient design?

Last post by meggles « 12 May 2017, 20:09
Replies: 9
by tforturton » 12 May 2017, 10:08

I'm having to change an inner front CV boot on the Syncro for the MOT, but the work involved makes me wonder why this job hasn't evolved with...

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Last post by meggles
12 May 2017, 20:09
Ebike conversion kits.. who's fitted one.

Last post by BOXY « 05 May 2017, 22:11
Replies: 11
by jed the spread » 27 Apr 2017, 18:32

I have been looking at these bike conversion kits.

Have any of you fitted one to your push bike? I was going to get a motorbike for the back of a...

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Last post by BOXY
05 May 2017, 22:11
Storage in t25

Last post by sandancer « 05 May 2017, 20:11
Replies: 15
by sandancer » 09 Apr 2017, 20:39
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Hi I'm having a problem with storage in the front of my T3 no door pockets and place to put stuff
Got a dash organiser (door pockets, which ones...
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Last post by sandancer
05 May 2017, 20:11
Sliding door t25

Last post by sandancer « 05 May 2017, 20:10
Replies: 5
by sandancer » 22 Apr 2017, 16:22

The door will not stop open the spring has gone
Can not see how to put one on with out taking the door off

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Last post by sandancer
05 May 2017, 20:10
High Top 'car port'

Last post by 100leelee « 04 May 2017, 20:14
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 11 Apr 2017, 11:02

Hi,
Have a leisuredrive high roof on my bus.. just starting some bodywork and wondered if anyone can recommend a portable gazebo type thing that my...

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Last post by 100leelee
04 May 2017, 20:14
Wiper part search

Last post by irishkeet « 04 May 2017, 19:19
Replies: 5
by irishkeet » 04 May 2017, 15:33

Hello

Does anyone know if this wiper part is available for LHD vans?

Looking at the link below the part is listed as 252 955 251 / 252 but ony...

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Last post by irishkeet
04 May 2017, 19:19
Jacking

Last post by nsjtaylor « 04 May 2017, 12:22
Replies: 3
by nsjtaylor » 04 May 2017, 10:46

Good day, all!

My puny little 2-tonne trolley jack that I use for jacking up my Mini probably isn't going to cut the mustard for jacking up our T25...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
04 May 2017, 12:22
Thermal insulation behind fridge

Last post by Winchweight « 01 May 2017, 12:47
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by ian from brum » 01 May 2017, 11:13

Hi,

T25 Westfalia high top, I had the bodywork done and I'm putting the internals back in. Do I put rockwool behind the fridge or leave the area...

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Last post by Winchweight
01 May 2017, 12:47
lowering my van for garage

Last post by DavidPallister « 20 Apr 2017, 18:09
Replies: 8
by gollfy » 14 Apr 2017, 10:11

Hi
Need to get my van in my garage for some restoration work.

Its about 15cm to height though:(

I know I could probably get a few cm's letting the...

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Last post by DavidPallister
20 Apr 2017, 18:09
R7 or R9 fuel lines?

Last post by ChrisTriple « 17 Apr 2017, 18:32
Replies: 18
by ChrisTriple » 02 Apr 2017, 20:04
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Can anyone tell me what the difference is?

I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I need to replace my fuel lines, Brickwerks are currently out of stock, I...
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Last post by ChrisTriple
17 Apr 2017, 18:32
horn

Last post by slowcoach « 12 Apr 2017, 12:53
Replies: 5
by fazzer » 09 Apr 2017, 21:19

got my van in for mot this week a problem ive noticed is the horn only works when engine is running is this normal :shock:

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Last post by slowcoach
12 Apr 2017, 12:53
Parts ID

Last post by R0B « 10 Apr 2017, 20:17
Replies: 4
by R0B » 10 Apr 2017, 15:52

I know the middle bar is off a 2.1 but what are the others off.?

And what are these centre caps off.?

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Last post by R0B
10 Apr 2017, 20:17
what happened to metal mickeys synchro thread

Last post by R0B « 10 Apr 2017, 10:18
Replies: 1
by hilift » 10 Apr 2017, 10:11

as the title says , I was following this with great interest , a good craftsman he puts my work to shame .

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Last post by R0B
10 Apr 2017, 10:18
Weldin

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Apr 2017, 15:05
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 11
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
Replies: 2
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...
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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
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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
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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

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