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How to keep vehicle 'alive' whilst SORN

Last post by VirginAtlantic « 09 Oct 2014, 20:57
Replies: 5
by tobyn » 20 Aug 2014, 07:08

Hi,

Just bought a T25 panel van (1988) and won't be using it 'in anger' for approx 6 months. It's SORN on the driveway.

What should I do to keep it...

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Last post by VirginAtlantic
09 Oct 2014, 20:57
Flashband as sound deadening - does it really work

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Oct 2014, 19:31
Replies: 11
by discipleofsketch » 07 Oct 2014, 08:11

I was looking at proper sound deadening stuff and it's quite expensive, and I noticed on another thread someone usinf roofing flashband on panels -...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Oct 2014, 19:31
Oil Viscosity

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 07 Oct 2014, 22:02
Replies: 15
by SamsBus2012 » 02 Oct 2014, 13:25
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Coud someone please clarify how oil grading actually works (in english please, short words and no redirects to technical websites) as I am a bit...
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Last post by SamsBus2012
07 Oct 2014, 22:02
Removing tree sap from awning?

Last post by thechubbsdub « 04 Oct 2014, 08:01
Replies: 3
by huggy76 » 03 Oct 2014, 18:23

Has anybody got any tips for removing tree sap from an awning please.

I got some big lumps of it on the awning after staying in the New Forest....

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Last post by thechubbsdub
04 Oct 2014, 08:01
Loose wing mirror

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Sep 2014, 20:01
Replies: 23
by DevonMark » 11 Aug 2014, 11:11
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Had one or our wing mirrors replaced, but it's too loose and gradually moves position while driving. How can it be tightened?

Thanks
Mark
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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Sep 2014, 20:01
Carb cleaning.

Last post by scottbott « 28 Sep 2014, 19:37
Replies: 8
by zxr750 » 21 Sep 2014, 20:36

Hello,

has anyone used MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) to clean their carbs?

Is it safe to soak the dismantled carbs in & for what length of time?

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Last post by scottbott
28 Sep 2014, 19:37
differences between Caravelle and Multivan ?

Last post by pionte « 28 Sep 2014, 18:57
Replies: 5
by pionte » 27 Sep 2014, 21:24

Just in the process of preparing my Hitop camper for sale :shock: but looking to replace with a tin top Multivan or carevelle... trouble is I dont...

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Last post by pionte
28 Sep 2014, 18:57
Windscreen Washer Hose

Last post by CovKid « 21 Sep 2014, 19:48
Replies: 3
by BertieWells » 16 Sep 2014, 09:05

Not had my camper long so just still getting used to things but how do you get to the hoses to make sure they are not full of c**p :?

The washers...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 19:48
winch advice

Last post by volks_womble « 16 Sep 2014, 22:44
Replies: 2
by Cambridgejohn » 16 Sep 2014, 22:13

Hi - anyone got advice on winchs? Which brand for reliability. Mounting advice etc etc.
Ta :D

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Last post by volks_womble
16 Sep 2014, 22:44
Distance between left and right gutters - roof rack fitting

Last post by Winchweight « 16 Sep 2014, 18:38
Replies: 8
by Winchweight » 16 Sep 2014, 12:48

Hi guys,

Can someone please help me by ether measuring the distance between the left and right gutters or if you have one, on a roof rack, the...

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Last post by Winchweight
16 Sep 2014, 18:38
irwin mole grips

Last post by CitizenMoon « 14 Sep 2014, 19:52
Replies: 6
by dave lfc » 14 Sep 2014, 08:06

hi everyone going to get some mole grips today and seen some of the irwin vise grips.anyone used these,also there are a couple of different ones any...

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Last post by CitizenMoon
14 Sep 2014, 19:52
Heater control knobs

Last post by badgerfax « 13 Sep 2014, 21:28
Replies: 6
by badgerfax » 29 Aug 2014, 21:55

Is there a trick to getting these things on or am I just being a knob.

Mine has 4 controls and I just can not get them on :?

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Last post by badgerfax
13 Sep 2014, 21:28
Decoding 10 digit VINs

Last post by bigherb « 13 Sep 2014, 12:57
Replies: 1
by sweller » 13 Sep 2014, 07:08

I'm having a little difficulty decoding the VIN on my van as it doesn't have a 17 digit number but a 10 digit - starts with 25A. The only copy I can...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Sep 2014, 12:57
Water tank with pump on outside please help

Last post by CovKid « 12 Sep 2014, 19:44
Replies: 4
by garry247 » 11 Sep 2014, 19:16

It seems like there is always something. I have just tried to use the black under slung water tank. it has a small blue water pipe coming out of it...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Sep 2014, 19:44
CT exhaust sourcing problem

Last post by Hoveronly « 11 Sep 2014, 08:46
Replies: 2
by Hoveronly » 09 Sep 2014, 14:22

Hi all,

Im new on this block and need an exhaust for my 1600 CT engined van. Problem is that the type I had was superceeded and i cant find one....

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Last post by Hoveronly
11 Sep 2014, 08:46
chassis no confusion

Last post by bigherb « 09 Sep 2014, 21:44
Replies: 5
by mickeyflyn » 09 Sep 2014, 19:03

I've been trying to identify my bus so I know if it's classed as early or late as buying parts has me confused.
the V5 says first registered...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Sep 2014, 21:44
Anti roll bar bushes

Last post by CovKid « 03 Sep 2014, 22:17
Replies: 14
by Rusty blue bottom » 02 Sep 2014, 17:59

:D :D Hi guys got an issue with the anti roll bar bushes as I need to replace them as my mechanic said it would help with the ride steering etc ....

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Last post by CovKid
03 Sep 2014, 22:17
(reputable) Mechanics in Derby

Last post by leelisa26 « 02 Sep 2014, 20:51
Replies: 12
by limbo » 14 May 2014, 10:01

Hi folks.

Anyone know of any mechanics for servicing/repairs in Derby and surrounding area? I know a fella near Lougborough (burton on wold) but the...

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Last post by leelisa26
02 Sep 2014, 20:51
VW Badge

Last post by Fande t25 « 02 Sep 2014, 12:45
Replies: 2
by Fande t25 » 01 Sep 2014, 16:30

Having replaced my late tailgate with a better quality early tailgate my other half says she'd like the badge back on. The early tailgate has no...

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Last post by Fande t25
02 Sep 2014, 12:45
Steering wheel spline sizes..

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Sep 2014, 12:40
Replies: 2
by Chiefy » 23 Aug 2014, 08:06

Hiya,
Searched but can't find an answer to this, I have an '84 panel and at 6'5 the standard steering wheel is too big for my lanky frame! :rollin...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Sep 2014, 12:40
Auto darkening masks

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Sep 2014, 11:35
Replies: 12
by kit » 28 Aug 2014, 22:31

Are these ok to keep in a box or will that run the battery out does anyone know? Thanks.

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Sep 2014, 11:35
Fitting new standard windscreen washer jets.

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Sep 2014, 08:23
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 27 Aug 2014, 10:48

I am having a messy day today after deciding to do a few small jobs I have been putting off !

2nd question of my day = I bought a pair of the proper...

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 Sep 2014, 08:23
strimmer woes!

Last post by mickeyflyn « 31 Aug 2014, 21:31
Replies: 1
by rallye69 » 31 Aug 2014, 16:11

titan strimmer from screwfix...had it 2 years all good, got it out today , starts runs well BUT the speed of the strimmer & hedge cutter attachment...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
31 Aug 2014, 21:31
Anyone know what this is?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Aug 2014, 21:18
Replies: 3
by yakysam » 29 Aug 2014, 15:15

Took off a skid plate on the underside yesterday and came across this.

Anyone able to help out? I'm guessing it's some sort of heating added on...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Aug 2014, 21:18
Torque wrenches reviews

Last post by baj25 « 27 Aug 2014, 11:57
Replies: 10
by Hacksawbob » 25 Jul 2014, 21:53

Have you got got a goodun? After my recent experience with a crap one I would like to get some good and bad experiences along with what you paid and...

10 Replies

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Last post by baj25
27 Aug 2014, 11:57
Air Intake Hose

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 26 Aug 2014, 10:54
Replies: 5
by yakysam » 25 Aug 2014, 20:06

Hey people,
Sorry if this has been asked already but I had a quick search and couldn't find anything.
The old air intake hose that runs down from the...

5 Replies

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
26 Aug 2014, 10:54
air cooled and water cooled comparisons

Last post by getunder « 22 Aug 2014, 22:03
Replies: 13
by Gary.pb » 20 Aug 2014, 23:05

I have recently sold my 1988 T25 with a dg engine and I'm now looking for another van (see my wanted ad if you have one).

I know very little about...

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Last post by getunder
22 Aug 2014, 22:03
Drivers door lock

Last post by Jim San « 20 Aug 2014, 08:15
Replies: 11
by ThomChloe » 15 Jun 2014, 17:29

Hello anyone any ideas on my drivers door lock it won't open with key I can pull the knob up from inside though. Cheers

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Last post by Jim San
20 Aug 2014, 08:15
To cover or not to cover?

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Aug 2014, 06:19
Replies: 7
by roymcavoy » 30 Jun 2014, 18:58

Hi there

I live in Manchester (it rains a fair amount) and have a 1981 T25 that I love. I've had it for three years now, and over that time i've...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Aug 2014, 06:19
t25 antifreeze

Last post by colincolin64 « 15 Aug 2014, 18:57
Replies: 4
by colincolin64 » 14 Aug 2014, 18:36

Hi ther can anyone please tell me what's the best antifreeze to use in my t25 petrol engine 1.9 and how many litres of it goes in . Needs a flushing...

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Last post by colincolin64
15 Aug 2014, 18:57
Where would jack etc be 1600TD?

Last post by bigherb « 12 Aug 2014, 18:13
Replies: 7
by Troopy » 11 Aug 2014, 18:02

Hi all, anyone know where the jack and wheel brace should be on my van?

Had a look round but can't spot any so don't know if they are missing or...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Aug 2014, 18:13
Space saving

Last post by scottbott « 11 Aug 2014, 21:36
Replies: 5
by a1winchester » 08 Aug 2014, 13:20

Space is always at a premium in a T25 van, so what are your favourite space saving items?

My 2 favourites are 1) Microfibre towel and 2) tin opener...

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Last post by scottbott
11 Aug 2014, 21:36
old triumph 500

Last post by obbig « 10 Aug 2014, 11:13
Replies: 3
by obbig » 10 Aug 2014, 09:01

Hi all is there anyone who can help me with a triumph daytona 500 1973 my dad recently got his bike back on the
road been fine up too now until in...

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Last post by obbig
10 Aug 2014, 11:13
Who did this conversion?

Last post by handsmann « 06 Aug 2014, 06:58
Replies: 5
by handsmann » 05 Aug 2014, 18:33

Our van (bought two weeks ago) is a 1985, C-reg, RHD van with (we believe) a DG engine.

We went round the entire VW North West show on August 3rd...

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Last post by handsmann
06 Aug 2014, 06:58
fumes in van

Last post by bikerbriggsy « 29 Jul 2014, 09:00
Replies: 10
by fazzer » 07 Jul 2014, 22:22

Everytime we go out in van we get a strong smell of petrol and exhaust fumes,I've replaced the rubber seal around hatch but it's still the...

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Last post by bikerbriggsy
29 Jul 2014, 09:00
mpg

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jul 2014, 06:12
Replies: 19
by wiggy » 18 Jun 2014, 20:12
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hi broadly speaking what kind of mpg should you get from a 1900 petrol engine :?:
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Last post by Aidan
29 Jul 2014, 06:12
B&Q Cooker hood packed in. Capacitor?

Last post by meggles « 28 Jul 2014, 07:14
Replies: 8
by meggles » 09 Jul 2014, 18:00

Does anyone know anything about cooker hoods, or rather the motors in them? Ours was working fine and was switched off after a bit of food cremation....

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Last post by meggles
28 Jul 2014, 07:14
Steering wheel

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Jul 2014, 08:23
Replies: 1
by VWMartin » 24 Jul 2014, 14:38

Hey guys I'm looking for a nice wooden steering wheel for my 1990 transporter - anyone know where I can find one suitable and what I need to make it...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Jul 2014, 08:23
Re-chroming

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 23 Jul 2014, 10:21
Replies: 5
by New Kentish Campers » 21 Jul 2014, 07:00

I have an amount of various steel metal parts that need re-chroming. Does anyone know of a good firm that they have used please?

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
23 Jul 2014, 10:21
Dash vents- how remove?

Last post by baj25 « 22 Jul 2014, 08:03
Replies: 3
by baj25 » 21 Jul 2014, 08:05

I’ve got my new tacho and am ready to mount it on top of the fixed airvent on top of dash, between instruments and quarter light. I want to take vent...

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Last post by baj25
22 Jul 2014, 08:03
Galvanising

Last post by trucker « 20 Jul 2014, 19:16
Replies: 8
by trucker » 20 Jul 2014, 10:25

I'm thinking of having the chassis on a Westy trailer I'm tarting up (restoring :shock: ) galvanised as this was the original finish. I am unsure of...

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Last post by trucker
20 Jul 2014, 19:16
Which axle stands

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Jul 2014, 23:57
Replies: 8
by Roydini » 16 Jul 2014, 13:12

I'm looking to buy a pair of axle stands for the bus but not sure exactly what weight and height ratings to go for? Can anyone recommend a good pair?...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Jul 2014, 23:57
looking for the right haynes manual

Last post by tonytech « 17 Jul 2014, 12:56
Replies: 5
by crookedmouth123 » 10 Jul 2014, 07:39

Hi there, I have a 1990 t25 dieselband in looking for a service manual for it... al I can find is this
onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by tonytech
17 Jul 2014, 12:56
What jack do you have?

Last post by busbuddy « 16 Jul 2014, 19:29
Replies: 30
by richlaz » 28 May 2014, 15:01
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Hi all,

Just wondering what type of jack people use for their T25?

I don't have the original T25 jack that would have originally came with the van...
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Last post by busbuddy
16 Jul 2014, 19:29
Roof rack positions...

Last post by marlinowner « 10 Jul 2014, 10:06
Replies: 3
by VWMartin » 10 Jul 2014, 07:45

Hey guys - ive ordered myself a 2 bow roof rack which is due in a couple of weeks - which means ive got plenty of time to decide wheres best to...

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Last post by marlinowner
10 Jul 2014, 10:06
waxoyl the inside of roof and sides or summer heat will melt

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Jul 2014, 12:03
Replies: 9
by xpress » 12 Oct 2013, 14:42

hi. Should I go crazy with the clear waxoyl and do all the sides bottom and top inside of roof and sides before i put all the camping interior back...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Jul 2014, 12:03
engine storage

Last post by dave lfc « 08 Jul 2014, 20:15
Replies: 6
by dave lfc » 08 Jul 2014, 07:53

hi everyone I have just bought a spare engine for my van.its a 1.9 dg engine and was just wondering what the best way to store this and make sure it...

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Last post by dave lfc
08 Jul 2014, 20:15
Daft question. Is this the choke?

Last post by Verne « 06 Jul 2014, 18:27
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by Jimb0_Ala » 05 Jul 2014, 10:22

See attached pic. Choke .jpg

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Last post by Verne
06 Jul 2014, 18:27
Panel van ply lining...?

Last post by Sally&Joe « 01 Jul 2014, 21:08
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by William.smith » 26 Apr 2014, 20:59

Is there anywhere that sells off the shelf super high quality machine cut ply or hardboard panels to line my panel van? Or am I going to have to put...

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Last post by Sally&Joe
01 Jul 2014, 21:08
Mot

Last post by dumbo « 01 Jul 2014, 19:40
Replies: 5
by T25Ant » 16 Jun 2014, 20:07

Hi guys!

Needs some advice . Van needs an mot . It's a 1982 westy high top . Does anybody know of any vw friendly mot stations in the...

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Last post by dumbo
01 Jul 2014, 19:40

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