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Anti-roll bar refit and results

Last post by pouch « 10 Oct 2006, 22:13
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by pouch » 10 Oct 2006, 10:26

Thanks guys for your advice on greese to help make the drop links last a bit longer.

I was not expecting much, but the difference to driving on the...

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Last post by pouch
10 Oct 2006, 22:13
hot fuse?

Last post by lhd « 10 Oct 2006, 21:44
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by lhd » 09 Oct 2006, 23:20

Sadly I have found yet another problem with my beauty. :cry:
The headlamp fuse is getting hot enough to be uncomfortable to keep my finger on....

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Last post by lhd
10 Oct 2006, 21:44
Rivnut size for fitting a front spoiler?

Last post by nairnski « 10 Oct 2006, 13:40
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by nairnski » 27 Sep 2006, 16:39

Hello.

Finally got a spoiler and going to fit it soon. I see from a few threads that rivnuts are the way to go. I've found a good description about...

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Last post by nairnski
10 Oct 2006, 13:40
Oil warning light: not lighting at start up

Last post by MacAoidh « 10 Oct 2006, 10:53
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by MacAoidh » 09 Oct 2006, 15:07

This small job is a large part of why my van was off the road for a year... Time to follow through:

No oil warning light when I start van (or at any...

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Last post by MacAoidh
10 Oct 2006, 10:53
In need of a brake master cylinder for an early T25 LHD West

Last post by geordie skydiver « 10 Oct 2006, 10:50
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by irishkeet » 10 Oct 2006, 08:54

Hi all

Im after a brake master cylinder for an early T25 westy
My van is LHD and the garage fitting seem to be unable to source one.

I looked on JK...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
10 Oct 2006, 10:50
sieve-like fuel tank replacement-metal v plastic filler pipe

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Oct 2006, 22:12
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by vanjam » 07 Oct 2006, 23:06

I've checked wiki etc- can the real afficionados comment on the following please:

1980 t25 1900 petrol a/c with metal filler pipe. If we purchase...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Oct 2006, 22:12
Has anyone fitted bolt on rocker covers to a CU?

Last post by chuckle « 09 Oct 2006, 21:41
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by chuckle » 09 Oct 2006, 19:54

How do, I have got a recon CU in my danbury and when it came it had well shoddy rocker covers never mind the fact that some a*** at VEGE had fitted...

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Last post by chuckle
09 Oct 2006, 21:41
power stearing

Last post by Spannerrack « 09 Oct 2006, 20:44
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by timthetrader » 09 Oct 2006, 13:50

It it possible to fit power stearing easy enough?

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Last post by Spannerrack
09 Oct 2006, 20:44
who sells rhd square headlamps for bluestar

Last post by sixsprings « 09 Oct 2006, 20:40
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by sixsprings » 09 Oct 2006, 16:28

gsf don't.
ecp don't
main dealer wants £91each :shock:
where can i buy some that are affordable? :D

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Last post by sixsprings
09 Oct 2006, 20:40
How much oil in a 1.6 diesel? With/without filter change.

Last post by lhd « 09 Oct 2006, 20:22
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by MacAoidh » 08 Oct 2006, 10:09

Sorry, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm not certain re changing filter at the same time.

How much oil goes into a 1.6 n/a diesel...

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Last post by lhd
09 Oct 2006, 20:22
Heater fan motor squeeky - how easy to get at ?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Oct 2006, 13:50
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by ghost123uk » 09 Oct 2006, 09:04

My heater fan motor is squeeky.
I am sure a bit of grease on the bearings will cure it.
BUT - how easy to get at ?
Do I go at it from inside, by...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Oct 2006, 13:50
Repairing and fitting oil filler pipe (diesel)

Last post by Mocki « 09 Oct 2006, 09:59
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by MacAoidh » 08 Oct 2006, 10:14

I've had bother with leaky gaskets, wondering whether I'm doing the bolts up too tight or not tight enough. Does anyone have a scientific answer?...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Oct 2006, 09:59
What's the length of a T25?

Last post by tonytech « 09 Oct 2006, 08:52
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by stuartrolfe » 09 Oct 2006, 08:23

Info needed urgently.
Thanks

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Last post by tonytech
09 Oct 2006, 08:52
Disabling Buzzer of Doom...

Last post by johncelliot « 09 Oct 2006, 08:45
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by johncelliot » 04 Oct 2006, 08:35
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I have tried all kinds of things to stop the buzzer going off, but to no avail. It still goes off after the van is well warmed up and I let off the...
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Last post by johncelliot
09 Oct 2006, 08:45
Should it struggle up hills???

Last post by toolsntat « 08 Oct 2006, 23:02
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by toolsntat » 18 Sep 2006, 21:48

O.K. Hats off to the boys doing the tune ups at Vanfest and I must say there were some rough sounding buses that came out of that place sounding...

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Last post by toolsntat
08 Oct 2006, 23:02
Gas Bottle adaptor

Last post by maximus « 08 Oct 2006, 19:04
Replies: 20
by maximus » 06 Oct 2006, 16:43
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I still have a German gas bottle in my westy I take it i will need to change the adaptor to an English one?? if so is it easy?? price??

cheers
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Last post by maximus
08 Oct 2006, 19:04
1.9DG CRANKSHAFT SEALS

Last post by glenn A « 08 Oct 2006, 18:24
Replies: 9
by glenn A » 01 Oct 2006, 16:46

Hello everyone. I am new.
Recently got a Devon Moonraker 1985 with dead engine.
Stripped and rebuilt(found snapped cylinder head stud and subsequent...

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Last post by glenn A
08 Oct 2006, 18:24
Urgent - Help Required regarding carburettor

Last post by Bushidodragon_76 « 08 Oct 2006, 17:39
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by Bushidodragon_76 » 30 Sep 2006, 09:34

Morning all,

I'm looking for some much needed help regarding my carburettor.

On my journay yesterday the van die due to the vacuum unit having a...

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Last post by Bushidodragon_76
08 Oct 2006, 17:39
T25 outer sill repair panels?

Last post by RJES « 08 Oct 2006, 13:10

by RJES » 08 Oct 2006, 13:10

Hi,
Does anyone know whether you can but a decent quality outer sill repair panel? Preferably not the whole genuine VW one as it also forms the...

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Last post by RJES
08 Oct 2006, 13:10
t25

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Oct 2006, 09:26
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by nikdanfinn » 08 Oct 2006, 09:06

hi i am picking up a t25 camper 1980, what sort of weight is it please?

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Last post by HarryMann
08 Oct 2006, 09:26
Main beam LED

Last post by DiscoDave « 08 Oct 2006, 00:31
Replies: 11
by funkypaul » 02 Oct 2006, 17:32

The LED which tells you that you're on full beam has broken on my camper (1983 T25 watercooled)...does anyone know where you can buy these, or...

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Last post by DiscoDave
08 Oct 2006, 00:31
heater cable problem

Last post by Dubstar « 07 Oct 2006, 22:18
Replies: 2
by scouse » 07 Oct 2006, 18:21

Has anybody attempted to change the heater cables on ther Aircooled machines. I have had mine returned from a guy who thought he knew what he was...

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Last post by Dubstar
07 Oct 2006, 22:18
A question of grease?

Last post by lhd « 07 Oct 2006, 21:52
Replies: 2
by pouch » 07 Oct 2006, 14:43

I am just re-assembling my anti-roll bar.

I was thinking if I should grease the drop link rubbers where they go through the tie rod, not sure if...

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Last post by lhd
07 Oct 2006, 21:52
Wiring diagrams....

Last post by Fritz « 07 Oct 2006, 21:08
Replies: 4
by soapyjoe » 04 Oct 2006, 21:07

Converting from 1.9 petrol to 1.9 turbo diesel and want to compare rear loom etc.

Where can I download diagrams please?

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Last post by Fritz
07 Oct 2006, 21:08
Fuse keeps a-blowin'.....

Last post by Dan Wood « 07 Oct 2006, 21:06
Replies: 6
by macthejaffa » 03 Oct 2006, 18:48

The fuse for my wipers and screenwash jet had blown so I replaced it with another identical one, a red 16amp ceramic one, and as soon as I turned the...

6 Replies

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Last post by Dan Wood
07 Oct 2006, 21:06
Temp gauge - where should the needle be?

Last post by BassKat & Missy « 07 Oct 2006, 20:56
Replies: 13
by BassKat & Missy » 01 Oct 2006, 22:21

Hi
only had the van a few weeks so might be an easy one.

Just got my van back from tha garage where they replaced both my oil sensors and fluid...

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Last post by BassKat & Missy
07 Oct 2006, 20:56
Dash board disco, part 2.

Last post by DiscoDave « 07 Oct 2006, 17:46
Replies: 3
by bradcab » 04 Oct 2006, 15:57

Had the dash off/out, I ain't no electrician but couldn't see any broken parts of the printed circuit. leaned off what I could.

But its even worse!...

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Last post by DiscoDave
07 Oct 2006, 17:46
Type 25 bumpers

Last post by tonytech « 07 Oct 2006, 17:39
Replies: 1
by Bugger it » 07 Oct 2006, 17:31

Hello, I looking for a carrat bumper or a big bumper to go with the rest of my body kit. Any ideas where I can get one from?.
Cheers Sam

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Last post by tonytech
07 Oct 2006, 17:39
porsche 911 electric seats

Last post by T'Onion « 07 Oct 2006, 17:28
Replies: 7
by kathyshack » 05 Oct 2006, 17:03

Has anyone got these fitted to their van? Just wondered how these fit. (electrically) there appears to be a 4 pronged connector thing underneath, so...

7 Replies

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Last post by T'Onion
07 Oct 2006, 17:28
Overheating 1.6TD JX Engine

Last post by camper « 07 Oct 2006, 17:24
Replies: 3
by roger forrest » 22 Sep 2006, 12:06

Hi, I am new to the club and have recently bought a T3 Transporter which has overheating problems. Does anyone know where I can locate the thermostat...

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Last post by camper
07 Oct 2006, 17:24
rear hub nut removal

Last post by sendiw « 07 Oct 2006, 14:46
Replies: 18
by sendiw » 02 Oct 2006, 11:39
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Hello all,
Any tips on how to remove the rear hub nuts (46mm ones)
I,ve bought the socket, had a three foot lever on, on which I've bounced 15 stone...
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Last post by sendiw
07 Oct 2006, 14:46
Wiring question.

Last post by Bushidodragon_76 « 07 Oct 2006, 12:05
Replies: 3
by Bushidodragon_76 » 06 Oct 2006, 16:22

Evening all, I'm looking for a little help regarding wiring a split charge circuit with two 8 blade fuse boxes, one located at the front and the...

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Last post by Bushidodragon_76
07 Oct 2006, 12:05
Oil being pushed out the dipstick, 2.0L Aircooled. Why?

Last post by Dubstar « 07 Oct 2006, 11:13
Replies: 2
by geordie skydiver » 07 Oct 2006, 08:13

Why would my 2.0L Aircooled engine sometimes eject oil out of the dipstick tube?

It doesn't happen all the time, normally when I've pushed the van a...

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Last post by Dubstar
07 Oct 2006, 11:13
engine???

Last post by Hacksawbob « 07 Oct 2006, 09:05
Replies: 3
by nikdanfinn » 06 Oct 2006, 20:52

hi, i have my first t25 camper coming next week and i am very excited. it is a 1980 with a blown engine, the guy says its a 2 L air cooled, thinks...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
07 Oct 2006, 09:05
Cost to replace side windows and where's the best place

Last post by Fritz « 06 Oct 2006, 21:17
Replies: 1
by stuartrolfe » 06 Oct 2006, 20:16

Any info appreciated.

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Last post by Fritz
06 Oct 2006, 21:17
F '88 1.6d non turbo, Alt water drive belt. Size Query

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 06 Oct 2006, 18:19
Replies: 3
by bradcab » 29 Sep 2006, 13:40

Hello again peeps,

Snaped the drive belt and nearly cooked it last night!

Now, any idea of the correct size for a 45 amp alt belt?

And, should...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
06 Oct 2006, 18:19
Size of the wheel centre bore?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 06 Oct 2006, 18:14
Replies: 3
by pouch » 05 Oct 2006, 11:08

Just as it says, I was wondering if anyone knows the size of the centre bore on standard wheels?

I can't get to the van until Friday night and I am...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
06 Oct 2006, 18:14
Euro plug sockett in t25 joker

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 06 Oct 2006, 18:07
Replies: 6
by maximus » 05 Oct 2006, 21:01

Hi, I have a westy lhd t25 it has the standard euro plug sockett in it and a branch off with 3 additional ones, I have purchased a travel adapter the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
06 Oct 2006, 18:07
How easy is it to cut out a cab divider

Last post by MacAoidh « 06 Oct 2006, 14:22
Replies: 6
by stuartrolfe » 24 Sep 2006, 18:02

...and can it be done cleanly?

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Last post by MacAoidh
06 Oct 2006, 14:22
Urgent: how well does a coolant hose need to fit?

Last post by MacAoidh « 06 Oct 2006, 14:18
Replies: 4
by MacAoidh » 06 Oct 2006, 09:47

I've finally sourced a new, extremely expensive coolant hose. No return possible. Connects engine, tank, oil cooler, rad. Different part number to...

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Last post by MacAoidh
06 Oct 2006, 14:18
Burner Ignition

Last post by Dubstar « 06 Oct 2006, 12:37
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 06 Oct 2006, 10:19

Just thought I'd ask in case I'm missing something, but are the burners on my 1981 Westy supposed to self ignite/push button ignite or do I need to...

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Last post by Dubstar
06 Oct 2006, 12:37
I'm going to look at a 2.1 ptrl, what should I look out for?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Oct 2006, 21:21
Replies: 1
by stuartrolfe » 05 Oct 2006, 21:17

Any advice on engine, suspension, steering, rust to look for when I'm there would be appreciated?

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Oct 2006, 21:21
How to fix a hole in my exhaust

Last post by Louey « 05 Oct 2006, 15:09
Replies: 7
by irishkeet » 04 Oct 2006, 10:15

Hi all

I have a small hole in my exhaust about the size of a nail head...
I was wondering if anyone knows a quick (good) fix for this.
Any pastes or...

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Last post by Louey
05 Oct 2006, 15:09
Suspension query

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Oct 2006, 14:24
Replies: 3
by juzzietype25 » 05 Oct 2006, 09:15

Hi Guys,

Quick query. My van recetnly failed it MOT due to an incomplete rear off side spring. A mate of mine managed to get the old spring off and...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Oct 2006, 14:24
rocker cover

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Oct 2006, 14:07
Replies: 6
by soapyjoe » 04 Oct 2006, 20:54

i have a aaz engine with a leaking rocker cover, which i am sure is from the 1.6td ( it has the raised hump / wotever on it ) , am i correct in...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Oct 2006, 14:07
1.6d Fuel leak MOT failure?

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Oct 2006, 13:26
Replies: 8
by bradcab » 25 Sep 2006, 14:32

panick!
Is it?

Had new fuel filter fitted and its pooling in the top,
Also inj leak pipe is wet
and mysterious leak from some were else running down...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Oct 2006, 13:26
auto gearboxes

Last post by Arvi « 05 Oct 2006, 09:22
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by GAML » 05 Oct 2006, 08:56

Hello everybody,
I've got a 2.1 DJ auto.
This is probably a silly question but has anybody ever swapped the 3 speed automatic with the four speed...

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Last post by Arvi
05 Oct 2006, 09:22
Question

Last post by OLD ONE « 04 Oct 2006, 20:13

by OLD ONE » 04 Oct 2006, 20:13

Can any one tell me if a 1990 Golf steering wheel boss will fit the T3 :lol:

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04 Oct 2006, 20:13
Westy Fridge

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 04 Oct 2006, 17:25
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by Mog » 03 Oct 2006, 18:13

Dose anyone where you purchase the cartridge heater in the back of the fridge for electrolux RM 184 on 240 volt side, Dometic say they are no longer...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 Oct 2006, 17:25
distributor problem

Last post by trainercon « 04 Oct 2006, 10:18
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by trainercon » 03 Oct 2006, 15:10

Hi.

i have a 1985 1.9 (DG) Van which has been running fine until a recent problem developed when the van died on a recent journey. We called the RAC...

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04 Oct 2006, 10:18

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