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Alternator

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2007, 21:30
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by Balaclava » 29 Mar 2007, 21:34

Does anybody know where I can get a reasonably priced reconditioned alternator from? I'm in North London. (Kilburn)

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2007, 21:30
Alternative instrument panel

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2007, 21:26
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by Trundler » 29 Mar 2007, 11:37

Has anyone fitted an alternative instrument panel from a completely different model? I'm about to replace mine due to multiple faults but the...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2007, 21:26
Instructions for removing head gasket???

Last post by mister smith « 30 Mar 2007, 21:04
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by artymax » 30 Mar 2007, 20:32

does anyone know where i can find some instructions for doing this myself so i can check it out for cracks etc?

1988 1.7 diesel T25 watercooled...

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Last post by mister smith
30 Mar 2007, 21:04
choke type lever on a diesel !!!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Mar 2007, 15:04
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by lambrettalee » 29 Mar 2007, 17:23

i have just to the right of the steering wheel on the lower dash rail (lhd)on my t25 westy a lever like a choke lever that i allways thought let air...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Mar 2007, 15:04
1.6td fuse box accessory connection help please.

Last post by camper « 30 Mar 2007, 12:11
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by camper » 29 Mar 2007, 09:45

I am putting a cigerette accessory lighter socket in to the front dash.This will be the supply connection for a removable sat nav.I have a 1990 1.6td...

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Last post by camper
30 Mar 2007, 12:11
OEM rear belts

Last post by lilly « 30 Mar 2007, 10:33
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by maximus » 29 Mar 2007, 18:01

I am just about to order one from VW a rear inertia, has anyone fitted one?

Its not the fittment that I am worried about is it long enough?? ie...

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Last post by lilly
30 Mar 2007, 10:33
Refitting rear windows..

Last post by guz « 30 Mar 2007, 08:22
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by The_blue » 28 Mar 2007, 12:26

My pannel conversion rear window seals have crumbled.

I took two of the windows out, cleaned the rust underneath, added a quick spray of undercoat...

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Last post by guz
30 Mar 2007, 08:22
engine trouble

Last post by geordie skydiver « 30 Mar 2007, 08:15
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by klegnuts » 27 Mar 2007, 20:04

Help,I have just spent £800 having my crank reground and my engine overhauled (its a litre CU Aircooled) to find out that the main bearings are not...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
30 Mar 2007, 08:15
setting up timming

Last post by camper « 30 Mar 2007, 08:15
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by leroy99 » 29 Mar 2007, 21:21

sorry if people have been over this before (ive checked but confused). just rebuilt the top end of my 2ltr (CU) and am now setting it up with stock...

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Last post by camper
30 Mar 2007, 08:15
what should tyre pressures be??

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2007, 07:46
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by _wendy_ » 30 Mar 2007, 06:59

thank you.

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2007, 07:46
Alloys

Last post by orcecaveman « 29 Mar 2007, 20:48
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by orcecaveman » 28 Mar 2007, 18:00

Im trying to track down a supplier of these wheels

Ive got four, which came on a bus, but want a spare. They are: Aluett Typ 50 7x15 LK5/112 ET ....

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Last post by orcecaveman
29 Mar 2007, 20:48
electric hook up not working?

Last post by MINI_BUS « 29 Mar 2007, 19:07
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by MINI_BUS » 12 Feb 2007, 16:15

right i have pluged the hookup lead into van and the into socket in house but no power in the van is it something to do with

this is inbetween the...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
29 Mar 2007, 19:07
HIGH TOP TO POP TOP CONVERSION

Last post by T25-poptop « 29 Mar 2007, 18:05
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by jonnyk » 26 Mar 2007, 17:18

Hi all

Newbie here, does anyone know if you can convert a high top T25 to a pop top.

Apologies if this is the stupidest question in the world....

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Last post by T25-poptop
29 Mar 2007, 18:05
1.9TD vacuum hose route help neededÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ please.

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Mar 2007, 08:04
Replies: 9
by new crew » 21 Mar 2007, 15:17

I'll try to keep to the point here but for a bit of background;

I bought a T25 DOKA as a non runner with the original 1.6TD engine in pieces in the...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Mar 2007, 08:04
disappeared in a ploom of smoke

Last post by tonytech « 29 Mar 2007, 07:39
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by bigfish » 28 Mar 2007, 07:07

I'm wondering if anyone out there can help?

On start up my temp warning light came on and stayed on, I checked the coolant level which was fine,...

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Last post by tonytech
29 Mar 2007, 07:39
More Seatbelt mounting

Last post by poshbuggers « 28 Mar 2007, 22:03
Replies: 7
by Stefvan » 26 Jan 2007, 13:12

Hi
getting some welding done on the van and what to mount some rear seatblets for the rock & roll bed... for people, but predominantly for a child....

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Last post by poshbuggers
28 Mar 2007, 22:03
squealing brakes

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 28 Mar 2007, 21:59
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 26 Mar 2007, 12:53

The brakes have squealed since I had the camper.
After replacing the pads and copper-slipping everything that moved including the kids, things were...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
28 Mar 2007, 21:59
Clutch Hydraulic System...

Last post by sendiw « 28 Mar 2007, 20:11
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by johncelliot » 19 Feb 2007, 13:38
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I thought I would let you all in on the fun I have been having with the clutch hydraulic system on my van. It started with a slight leak from the...
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Last post by sendiw
28 Mar 2007, 20:11
old eber a few questions??

Last post by maximus « 28 Mar 2007, 18:55
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by maximus » 24 Mar 2007, 13:19

Just removed the old b2l eber from the Westy, big red fella.

I am after the new type ebers does anyone know if they will plug straight on to the...

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Last post by maximus
28 Mar 2007, 18:55
help needed Overheating etc

Last post by artymax « 28 Mar 2007, 17:42
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by artymax » 28 Mar 2007, 16:03

Hi

Took my van down to devon at the weekend after 95 miles the temp guage light started flashing and the needle went of the scale as i had a...

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Last post by artymax
28 Mar 2007, 17:42
westy manual ?

Last post by lilly « 28 Mar 2007, 13:31
Replies: 5
by nrdr92 » 26 Mar 2007, 18:51

hello,just been looking through some of the topics on this forum and someone mentioned an OE westy manual?,we have just bought our first t25 lhd 1979...

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Last post by lilly
28 Mar 2007, 13:31
Pathetic question!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Mar 2007, 12:10
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by Balaclava » 25 Mar 2007, 18:22
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I know, I should know basics like this. Remind me, what does the red light mean on the dash with the battery symbol beside it next to the oil lamp....
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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Mar 2007, 12:10
Changing Engine 1.6 - 2.0 ???

Last post by geordie skydiver « 28 Mar 2007, 08:59
Replies: 4
by darrenandnikki » 27 Mar 2007, 17:21

I want to change my 1.6 petrol engine (CV i think) on my 1982 hi top camper for a 2.0 (CT i think) and have found someone to do it. He wants to know...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
28 Mar 2007, 08:59
filling my lpg tank

Last post by T'Onion « 28 Mar 2007, 08:07
Replies: 9
by chickenkoop » 22 Mar 2007, 20:00

:lol: got a westy california,picked it up today, whilst going over the gauges for the fridge/cooker/heater, was told i need a special adaptor to fill...

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Last post by T'Onion
28 Mar 2007, 08:07
Battery and charger

Last post by T'Onion « 27 Mar 2007, 21:15
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by T'Onion » 23 Mar 2007, 19:37
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Ok how long should you leave a battery on charge ?

can i just leave it on charge for a few days or will it damage the cells ?

leisure not car BTW
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Last post by T'Onion
27 Mar 2007, 21:15
Gearbox adjusting help.

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Mar 2007, 19:38
Replies: 10
by drumnut182 » 26 Mar 2007, 20:26

Anyone got any tips or links on how to adjust my gears so that they work...have just fitted another gearbox but cant get 1st and 5th...i assume that...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Mar 2007, 19:38
T25 high top 1.9 fuel consumption

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Mar 2007, 19:31
Replies: 22
by davesarge » 26 Mar 2007, 20:06
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Hi,

Got a 1.9 petrol high top transporter autosleeper conversion which seems to drink fuel quicker than Oliver Reed sank the good stuff. I...
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Last post by HarryMann
27 Mar 2007, 19:31
Fuel injectors for a 2.1 DJ - same as other cars?

Last post by andysimpson « 27 Mar 2007, 17:40
Replies: 8
by veedweeb » 25 Mar 2007, 17:05

Typical, my Caravelle, which has run faultlessly until the time I try to sell it, has developed a problem.

One of the injectors has packed up - I...

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Last post by andysimpson
27 Mar 2007, 17:40
westy leisure battery

Last post by mickymole « 27 Mar 2007, 16:45
Replies: 2
by mickymole » 27 Mar 2007, 15:55

ok today i fitted one of those optima dual purpose batteries to my westy.now my van is a lhd diesel with the leisure battery under the drivers seat...

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Last post by mickymole
27 Mar 2007, 16:45
Drilling a fibre glass roof

Last post by Other-Power « 27 Mar 2007, 14:52
Replies: 2
by Easy Tiger » 26 Mar 2007, 21:49

Hi all,

I've just bought some roofbars from Ebay (thanks for the tip off Jed) - my original plan was to use some b*st*rd strength glue on them -...

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Last post by Other-Power
27 Mar 2007, 14:52
Exhaust cost

Last post by toshT25 « 27 Mar 2007, 05:41
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by hembo666 » 26 Mar 2007, 15:34

Just been quoted £240 to sort the blowing exhaust :shock:

How easy is it to change one? pretty sure it only needs the back silencer but not sure if...

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Last post by toshT25
27 Mar 2007, 05:41
I think I've knackered a front spindle

Last post by Louey « 26 Mar 2007, 21:11
Replies: 15
by Louey » 19 Mar 2007, 12:07
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Just checking what I need to do.

Had to nurse the van home yesterday afternoon. The front nearside wheel centre cap was ripped open and looked like...
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Last post by Louey
26 Mar 2007, 21:11
is there a way to see if stereo working on leisure battery?

Last post by Willoughby « 26 Mar 2007, 20:36
Replies: 7
by kathyshack » 26 Mar 2007, 09:37

Hi all,
Is there a way to see if the stereo is working on the leisure battery or the car battery? I thought i could tell using my volt meter. got it...

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Last post by Willoughby
26 Mar 2007, 20:36
engine check up help

Last post by MINI_BUS « 26 Mar 2007, 20:33
Replies: 6
by MINI_BUS » 08 Oct 2006, 21:41

can anyone recomend some one to check over my Aircooled engine in midlands want to have piece of mind when driving her so want to get her overhauled

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Last post by MINI_BUS
26 Mar 2007, 20:33
gearbox fitting question?

Last post by drumnut182 « 26 Mar 2007, 20:32
Replies: 9
by drumnut182 » 25 Mar 2007, 19:32

Well i got the gearbox out and bought another to put in and am at the stage of all going swimmingly but i cannot seem to locate the box back into...

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Last post by drumnut182
26 Mar 2007, 20:32
Oil leak 1989 type 25

Last post by davesarge « 26 Mar 2007, 20:21
Replies: 8
by davesarge » 19 Mar 2007, 22:02

Hi, Got an annoying oil leak on my 1.9 petrol engine, it appears to be coming from the oil filler pipe where it joins the engine via a manifold type...

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Last post by davesarge
26 Mar 2007, 20:21
Low Mileage T25

Last post by stuckin88 « 26 Mar 2007, 17:03
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by Jim » 26 Mar 2007, 10:21

Hi,
been looking at buying a low mileage T25 and was wondering what unusual problems you can encounter on vans that have been standing for a long...

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Last post by stuckin88
26 Mar 2007, 17:03
speaker repair?

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Mar 2007, 15:11
Replies: 10
by lhd » 25 Mar 2007, 21:21

Whilst fitting my new speakers I slipped and stuck the screwdriver through one of the cones. :oops:
What an idiot,
Please refrain from confirmin...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Mar 2007, 15:11
H4 Headlamps

Last post by richnewton « 26 Mar 2007, 12:57
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by richnewton » 26 Mar 2007, 12:36

Stupid question time :roll: , where does it say h4 on them please?
cheers rich

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Last post by richnewton
26 Mar 2007, 12:57
Broken gear lever!

Last post by funbus3 « 26 Mar 2007, 10:15
Replies: 5
by funbus3 » 12 Mar 2007, 20:32

Wow, don't know my own sterength!!

Gear selection has been sloppy for a while so in addition to a new lever (or maybe a repair to existing) and a...

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Last post by funbus3
26 Mar 2007, 10:15
one thing after another.

Last post by lhd « 26 Mar 2007, 09:45
Replies: 2
by lhd » 26 Mar 2007, 09:38

Managed to fix my unopening slider, break lights and fullbeam indicator only to find I had trouble starting the van whilst leaving Sandown.
I got...

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Last post by lhd
26 Mar 2007, 09:45
Fuel Pump

Last post by mattrsa « 26 Mar 2007, 09:21
Replies: 2
by mattrsa » 26 Mar 2007, 09:08

Finally got my engine back into my van this week and started the long process of trying to remember where all the wires and pipes go, and was doing...

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Last post by mattrsa
26 Mar 2007, 09:21
cable oilers ????

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 26 Mar 2007, 07:50
Replies: 6
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 24 Mar 2007, 11:17

does anyone know of a tool that allows you to force oil down accellerator cables etc without having to take the cable off the vehicle, cars and bikes...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
26 Mar 2007, 07:50
Fitting vdo gauges

Last post by airhead « 25 Mar 2007, 23:45
Replies: 3
by PC52 » 21 Mar 2007, 20:52

I am about to fit oil pressure and oil temperature vdo gauge from an audi coupe. I have a query relating to where I fit the sensors. When I did this...

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Last post by airhead
25 Mar 2007, 23:45
Horn earth

Last post by lhd « 25 Mar 2007, 22:53
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by Hacksawbob » 25 Mar 2007, 21:35

The earth wire that connects the top sectioon of the steering wheel colum to the lower has become detached I checked on the camper and it just...

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Last post by lhd
25 Mar 2007, 22:53
14 inch tyres

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Mar 2007, 22:24
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by 1360rallye » 25 Mar 2007, 19:29

I've just bought some new (well at least 15 years old and unused) 14 inch Carat alloys. Looking for recommendations for getting hold of a set of...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Mar 2007, 22:24
square lamp adjusters

Last post by lambrettalee « 25 Mar 2007, 22:22
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by lambrettalee » 24 Mar 2007, 17:04

can anyone give me an indication of price for the lamp/aim adjusters on my square lamps on our westy.. (1989)are they available from vw only or does...

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Last post by lambrettalee
25 Mar 2007, 22:22
"Space Blanket" for insulation/soundproofing

Last post by madmyk « 25 Mar 2007, 22:21
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by madmyk » 19 Mar 2007, 19:11

Hi guys,
Any thoughts on using loft insulation (Space Blanket from Homebase) as vehicle insulation and soundproofing medium?

Its cheapish, thick and...

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Last post by madmyk
25 Mar 2007, 22:21
light switch

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 25 Mar 2007, 21:53

by Kool-Kamper » 25 Mar 2007, 21:53

Whats the difference between part number 251941531M and 251941531T

Its the lght switch with rheostat
thanks

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
25 Mar 2007, 21:53
seat belts in the back of a gypo, can it be done?

Last post by marmite_on_toast « 25 Mar 2007, 21:09
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by marmite_on_toast » 14 Mar 2007, 22:23

as there are only two seats up front, is it possible for there to be seat belts in the back?

cheers Marm :)

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25 Mar 2007, 21:09

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