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50mm lowering springs

Last post by owlets « 05 Jul 2007, 20:17
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by mearnsy » 04 Jul 2007, 20:46

If i fit 50mm lowring springs will i have to remove or shorten the bump stops? :?

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Last post by owlets
05 Jul 2007, 20:17
Tinware - should I have it?

Last post by Willoughby « 23 Apr 2007, 20:29
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by cumbriankeith » 01 Nov 2005, 18:39
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Just come across a pic of some tinware that I don't have on my engine - but I'm not sure if I should - it's a 2 litre a/c CU BTW
Piece K is what I...
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Last post by Willoughby
23 Apr 2007, 20:29
Servicing a T25 1.9 DG with LPG

Last post by andyj « 20 Apr 2007, 11:01
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by andyj » 19 Apr 2007, 11:03

Hi guys,

My dad's just bought a '85 T25 1.9 DG with LPG, and he's asked me to service it when I go down to see him in a few weeks.

The van's done...

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Last post by andyj
20 Apr 2007, 11:01
gas servicing?

Last post by owlets « 17 Apr 2007, 17:48
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by Kool-Kamper » 17 Apr 2007, 16:27

does anyone know someone that can service my appliances!!

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Last post by owlets
17 Apr 2007, 17:48
LPG tank again With pics!

Last post by T'Onion « 17 Apr 2007, 17:34
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by Other-Power » 17 Apr 2007, 16:24

Hi all,

Got some questions befor i buy bits that i might not need, would me greatfull is you could help as i am needing to use the gas soon.

Ok...

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Last post by T'Onion
17 Apr 2007, 17:34
DRLA 36 Fitting kit

Last post by stom « 11 Apr 2007, 11:02

by stom » 11 Apr 2007, 11:02

I have some DLRA 36s on there way, and was looking at the all you need to fit them kit at john maher racing. has any one got any experiance of this...

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Last post by stom
11 Apr 2007, 11:02
Sliding Door Grease

Last post by owlets « 09 Apr 2007, 15:25
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by owlets » 08 Apr 2007, 17:44

Think the bottom runner on my sliding door needs some grease, what sort should I use and how much?

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Last post by owlets
09 Apr 2007, 15:25
air flaps

Last post by vanjam « 08 Apr 2007, 11:16
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by vanjam » 07 Apr 2007, 22:54

my brother in law has an 1900 Aircooled on an A reg don't know engine codes. We re-tapped no 2 cylinder plug hole recenlty and in faffing about with...

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Last post by vanjam
08 Apr 2007, 11:16
Hot Starting Problem

Last post by SteveW « 05 Apr 2007, 11:45
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by jock_sbfc » 04 Apr 2007, 21:03

Hi all - hope this is in the right section.

Anyway, my 1984 Caravelle 1.9 DG doesn't like starting when its hot. It sounds almost like flat battery...

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Last post by SteveW
05 Apr 2007, 11:45
Blocked fuel Return

Last post by airhead « 04 Apr 2007, 21:42
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by andy_cull » 04 Apr 2007, 19:41

My 1.9 dg carevellle has developed a running problem.I cleaned the carb (webber) but no help. It seems to just not excelerate at all above 2500rpm. I...

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Last post by airhead
04 Apr 2007, 21:42
Will a DG Engine be O.K. - been standing for a few years..

Last post by Dan Wood « 04 Apr 2007, 21:33
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by violinman » 04 Apr 2007, 16:05

The DG engine in my 1985 Autosleeper went kaput and I've been offered one that's done 44,000 miles from another vehicle. It's been standing in a dry...

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Last post by Dan Wood
04 Apr 2007, 21:33
drip drip drip oil leak question

Last post by violinman « 04 Apr 2007, 20:29
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by Kool-Kamper » 04 Apr 2007, 10:50

Hi all,
I have a leak of oil coming from my 1.6td engine.
Initially I think it is coming from the sump plug. I know my husband last did the oil...

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Last post by violinman
04 Apr 2007, 20:29
Painting tinware

Last post by munnyella « 04 Apr 2007, 20:03
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by mike the van » 04 Apr 2007, 19:43

Just getting the bank holiday urge to get the van ready for the summer, what's the best paint for the tinware on an A/C engine, was thinking...

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Last post by munnyella
04 Apr 2007, 20:03
Window fitting problems

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 04 Apr 2007, 13:25
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by Vision87 » 02 Apr 2007, 19:55

Does anyone have any tips for re fitting non-factory windows?? Took them out for re-spray a few weeks back and now trying to re-fit with new rubbers...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
04 Apr 2007, 13:25
Exhaust parts

Last post by woody1977 « 04 Apr 2007, 10:20
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by jswagger » 02 Apr 2007, 12:41

Hi,

I'm trying to fix the exhaust on my 1988 1.9 DG Caravelle for the MOT and am having a bit of fun .

I tracked the initial hole down to a large...

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Last post by woody1977
04 Apr 2007, 10:20
Diesel dipsticks

Last post by Horza « 04 Apr 2007, 09:35
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by monkeynut » 03 Apr 2007, 19:54

Do the Dipstick tubes just plug in on the vw diesels? ie swap the standard one from my tdi with the one of a lets say a 1.7 ? so can check level from...

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Last post by Horza
04 Apr 2007, 09:35
whats the s.p on autoboxes lads,im thinkin of rammin one in

Last post by camper « 04 Apr 2007, 06:22
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by oldiguana » 03 Apr 2007, 20:38

said it all really already,just thinkin about whether to swap the manual box im marladys van for an auto.....running a 1.9n/a sweet as a nut,pulls...

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Last post by camper
04 Apr 2007, 06:22
Potential Leaking Core Plug E D I T Maybe HEAD GASKET!!

Last post by johncelliot « 03 Apr 2007, 21:01
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by johncelliot » 31 Mar 2007, 18:34

I did a bit of a search to try and diagnose my coolant leak and I think it may be a corroded core plug.

I have a very slight drip that seem to come...

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Last post by johncelliot
03 Apr 2007, 21:01
clutch judder

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Apr 2007, 19:47
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by graeme1210 » 02 Apr 2007, 09:06

My 81 1.6 diesel camper had it's first proper outing this weekend after sitting on the drive for 3 months while DVLA tarted around.

Anyway, all was...

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Apr 2007, 19:47
Anti-rollbar link

Last post by funbus1 « 03 Apr 2007, 17:38
Replies: 8
by funbus1 » 31 Mar 2007, 18:20

Hi, Anyone know the best place to get an anti-roll bar link?
Mine just broke on way home. J K. price 54.80 including bushes n stuff. Need 1 ASAP To...

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Last post by funbus1
03 Apr 2007, 17:38
Need a t connector for the vacuum system? Any ideas

Last post by pouch « 03 Apr 2007, 17:21
Replies: 8
by pouch » 02 Apr 2007, 11:25

Hi Guys,

The T piece on the vacuum circuit has perished, they used to keep them on JK, but they seem to do much less T25 spares than they used...

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Last post by pouch
03 Apr 2007, 17:21
Radiator kaput!

Last post by Clagmeister « 03 Apr 2007, 14:41
Replies: 3
by Clagmeister » 30 Mar 2007, 15:29

Hi,

I have a LHD 1982 Westy Joker 1.6D :D My radiator has decided to empty its contents on my drive and surrounding roads :( On closer inspection...

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Last post by Clagmeister
03 Apr 2007, 14:41
Is the expansion tank too low????

Last post by clartsonly « 03 Apr 2007, 13:56
Replies: 12
by scottie » 02 Apr 2007, 19:27

Hi all,
My T25 (1988) camper which started life as a petrol and has now been converted (not by me) to 1.9d from a Seat Ibiza. It had been blowing...

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Last post by clartsonly
03 Apr 2007, 13:56
Oil level advice, she's a-smokin at speed!

Last post by phade « 02 Apr 2007, 23:06
Replies: 6
by wasserleaker » 19 Mar 2007, 20:28

Read on the wiki that 1.9's will burn oil if filled a bit much, does this apply to 2.1's too? as i filled mine to the top line on the dipstick,...

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Last post by phade
02 Apr 2007, 23:06
2.0l Aircooled - Rough mid range

Last post by phade « 02 Apr 2007, 22:59
Replies: 5
by javawolf » 20 Mar 2007, 21:06

This is starting to get anonying :x now. My 2.0l a/c has an intermitent issue that I can't get to the bottom of.

To give the background I have...

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Last post by phade
02 Apr 2007, 22:59
Caravelle windows into panel van?

Last post by bigbluebus « 02 Apr 2007, 21:37
Replies: 1
by garyd » 02 Apr 2007, 21:29

Has anyone fitted Caravelle sliding windows into the sliding door and opposite panel of a panel van? Do they go in alright even though the panels are...

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Last post by bigbluebus
02 Apr 2007, 21:37
Wheel nuts

Last post by SplendiferousII « 02 Apr 2007, 20:01
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by SplendiferousII » 02 Apr 2007, 19:19

I am trying to change the front brake pads on my van.

Done the Near Side no worries.

Are the wheel nuts on the Off Side (Driver side) left hand...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
02 Apr 2007, 20:01
Sliding windows.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 02 Apr 2007, 16:22
Replies: 2
by geordie skydiver » 02 Apr 2007, 12:30

I spied a pair of sliding windows in a scrapyard near me, for both the sliding door and the window opposite.

Are they worth slavaging?

Would anyone...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
02 Apr 2007, 16:22
Whats the best alarm to get?

Last post by lhd « 02 Apr 2007, 15:06
Replies: 9
by chickenkoop » 30 Mar 2007, 13:55

:) Whats the best alarm for my westy calafornia, most on ebay are for central looking or am I just reading it wrong!

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Last post by lhd
02 Apr 2007, 15:06
Dash lights

Last post by Mash « 02 Apr 2007, 12:51
Replies: 1
by graeme1210 » 02 Apr 2007, 12:46

Another problem reared over the weekend. I found some topics that have covered this problem but not for my particular one.

Dash lights not working...

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Last post by Mash
02 Apr 2007, 12:51
Wing Mirror 'magnify' Question

Last post by phredd « 02 Apr 2007, 11:37
Replies: 3
by irishkeet » 31 Mar 2007, 18:16

Hi

I just bought a pair of mirrors off fleabay, when I took the old ones off I noticed when holding them up my head is bigger in one than the...

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Last post by phredd
02 Apr 2007, 11:37
vw grill badge

Last post by shepster « 02 Apr 2007, 10:54
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by lambrettalee » 29 Mar 2007, 17:54

the 125mm front grill badge on my square grill is apparently obsolete via vw, does justkampers 125 mm badge fit in my grill????? pt no j10272 any one...

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Last post by shepster
02 Apr 2007, 10:54
service and mot of t25

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 02 Apr 2007, 07:24
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by Flying Frog » 28 Mar 2007, 22:56

hi, looking for someone in tyne and wear that can mot, service and tuned my t25.

Any suggestion?

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
02 Apr 2007, 07:24
Heatsource 1600 Thermostat

Last post by scottie « 02 Apr 2007, 07:15
Replies: 2
by scottie » 01 Apr 2007, 11:21

Hi,
I have a Riemo conversion with a Heatsource 1600 gas heater in it with an adjustable thermostat on it.

The thermostat doesnt seem to be working...

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Last post by scottie
02 Apr 2007, 07:15
Water pump mystery

Last post by scottishdave « 01 Apr 2007, 21:20
Replies: 4
by j_robi » 31 Mar 2007, 14:31

Sometimes its ok, sometimes its dodgy.

Basically now and again when i turn the tap on it takes about 20/30 seconds for the pump to kick in. Then...

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Last post by scottishdave
01 Apr 2007, 21:20
coloured dials & body work

Last post by CovKid « 01 Apr 2007, 20:02
Replies: 1
by scylla » 01 Apr 2007, 16:08

:shock: does anybody know where i can get some colouerd dials from for my speedo etc. hate black ones. also anybody on south coast who does body work...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Apr 2007, 20:02
Battery led goes dim every now and then

Last post by lhd « 01 Apr 2007, 18:31
Replies: 3
by scooterdoc » 01 Apr 2007, 08:13

even when the battery is fully charged, and the terminals are clean

Any prime suspects?

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Last post by lhd
01 Apr 2007, 18:31
Propex fitting instructions?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 01 Apr 2007, 15:57
Replies: 9
by cumbriankeith » 18 Sep 2006, 14:04

I've just got hold of a Propex 1600 compact X2 but don't have any instructions - anyone got a scanned or other electronic copy I could acquire,...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
01 Apr 2007, 15:57
alternator/ battery light probs

Last post by eightball « 01 Apr 2007, 15:38
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by eightball » 01 Apr 2007, 12:05

right my alternator light gave up so i checked the voltage output and was giving out nothing so i got one of a seat diesel and changed the pully and...

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Last post by eightball
01 Apr 2007, 15:38
Replacing petrol hoses

Last post by tonytech « 01 Apr 2007, 14:41
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by wasserleaker » 01 Apr 2007, 11:19

Recently replaced all the flexible rubber fuel hoses and clips on my 2.1 injection, used the proper hi pressure stuff that is rated to 12 bar, but...

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Last post by tonytech
01 Apr 2007, 14:41
power steering advice please

Last post by drumnut182 « 01 Apr 2007, 13:38
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by drumnut182 » 27 Mar 2007, 12:54

Anyone changed their hydraulic power steering pipes on there van at all?...mine are leaking and quite rusty now..i assume i have to drain the system...

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Last post by drumnut182
01 Apr 2007, 13:38
Charging leisure batter from mains (230V)

Last post by johncelliot « 01 Apr 2007, 11:19
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by johncelliot » 31 Mar 2007, 18:40

I am going to be adding a 12VDC supply to my van to run all of the 12V accessories when I am plugged in at a camp site (thus saving wear and tear on...

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Last post by johncelliot
01 Apr 2007, 11:19
westfalia sky light

Last post by BigTam « 01 Apr 2007, 10:58
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by lambrettalee » 30 Mar 2007, 16:47

mine has developed a crack so is in need of replacement, but are they a standard size jk sell a fiamma one but i am unsure whether it will fit, our...

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Last post by BigTam
01 Apr 2007, 10:58
Blowing fusesÃ¢â‚¬Â¦

Last post by myloser69 « 01 Apr 2007, 09:11
Replies: 7
by lilly » 30 Mar 2007, 09:02

One circuit on my van keeps blowing fuses...my radio/CD player is wired to the brake light circuit. When I press the brakes, it blows the fuse.

I've...

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Last post by myloser69
01 Apr 2007, 09:11
Audi A4 alloys,

Last post by funbus1 « 31 Mar 2007, 18:35
Replies: 4
by chickenkoop » 30 Mar 2007, 13:43

:roll: right, my mate at works buying his wife an Audi A4 convert, you Know how it goes: right colour,wrong colour trim, right trim,wrong wheels, she...

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Last post by funbus1
31 Mar 2007, 18:35
2.1.."overheating??"

Last post by joker « 31 Mar 2007, 18:27
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by joker » 31 Mar 2007, 16:49

I think my fan relay has gone up the swanny (no 5)
The engine on my 2.1 is running hotter and the fan is not coming on. :cry:
Checked the fan and...

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Last post by joker
31 Mar 2007, 18:27
Clutch!..how big??

Last post by jonny_nutt « 31 Mar 2007, 14:27
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by jonny_nutt » 15 Mar 2007, 15:54

Hello all..excuse the post as i have skimmed the threads looking for the answer..poss.clutch replacement needed for my wbx 1984dg 1915cc...

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Last post by jonny_nutt
31 Mar 2007, 14:27
Heaters - Propex/eberspacher/ Webasto = lots of question

Last post by colouredFunk « 31 Mar 2007, 12:13
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by colouredFunk » 23 Mar 2007, 21:12

I'm toying with the idea of getting a Propex or eberspacher heater thing.

got quite a few of questions though -

here we go -

What's the hell is...

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Last post by colouredFunk
31 Mar 2007, 12:13
water pump for tap

Last post by colouredFunk « 31 Mar 2007, 12:08
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by colouredFunk » 23 Mar 2007, 19:49

hello,

I'm going to be hooking up a under floor water tank, and I want to be able to turn on the tap from the actual tap, as at the moment I have to...

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Last post by colouredFunk
31 Mar 2007, 12:08
Rusty Arches

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2007, 21:32
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by mrwood » 28 Mar 2007, 11:36

Hi All,

I've got a few vans to look at over this week and one of these is suffering from rust on the rear wheel arch which has not been sorted by...

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30 Mar 2007, 21:32

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