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Interior Lights

Last post by CovKid « 25 Sep 2006, 16:33
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by Dubstar » 24 Sep 2006, 20:38

I used to work for a kitchen company and I have a few of the low voltage halogen downlights that go into glass display units etc. They run off a...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Sep 2006, 16:33
door extension

Last post by timthetrader « 25 Sep 2006, 14:31
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by timthetrader » 25 Sep 2006, 09:28

I have put on wide wheels at the rear so I need to change the top door bar! I understand sometimes people get two and join them together but is there...

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Last post by timthetrader
25 Sep 2006, 14:31
How to.. ignition switch replace/remove?

Last post by bradcab « 25 Sep 2006, 13:19

by bradcab » 25 Sep 2006, 13:19

Peeps,

The keys so worn out theres a whole lot of jigery pokery goin on when I try and turn it.

ive had the column covers off and can't see an...

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Last post by bradcab
25 Sep 2006, 13:19
swapping out front discs

Last post by dink « 25 Sep 2006, 09:48
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by dink » 24 Sep 2006, 19:15

i've bought alloy wheels for my t3
now before i go and get myself 2 lots of locking wheel nuts

will bay discs an hubs fit, i'm not sure whether they...

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Last post by dink
25 Sep 2006, 09:48
F.A.O. anyone with OEM Electric Mirrors

Last post by Arvi « 25 Sep 2006, 08:52

by Arvi » 25 Sep 2006, 08:52

Hi all learned some stuff which may help others if they have problems with non working elctric mirrors

firstly to remove the glass there are latches...

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Last post by Arvi
25 Sep 2006, 08:52
Indicator Fluid ?

Last post by airhead « 25 Sep 2006, 00:35
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by Fritz » 18 Sep 2006, 22:02

Slight problem turned out to be a bad earth connection on the blub holder of my N/S/F indicator at the weekend,,,,, But while I there I noticed the...

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Last post by airhead
25 Sep 2006, 00:35
EXHAUST 2.1 WATER

Last post by germman « 24 Sep 2006, 21:14
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by OLD ONE » 03 Sep 2006, 13:41

Right folks... Where is the best place to get exhaust, and will deliver or post.
Just removed mine, with view to weld. To far gone, and its only a...

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Last post by germman
24 Sep 2006, 21:14
upgrading speedo and clock

Last post by Aidan « 24 Sep 2006, 19:30
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by Frostbus » 24 Sep 2006, 17:40

Hi all
please help i have just bought a set of clocks from a 87 and want to put them in my 84 (later speedo has a trip and also analogue clock)
the...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Sep 2006, 19:30
growling gearbox problem

Last post by Aidan « 22 Sep 2006, 17:05
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by vanjam » 18 Sep 2006, 22:06

Just some pointers on diagnosis please-have checked wiki and done various searches.

This is a 4 speed box on a 1.9 petrol w/c with a new clutch <15k...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Sep 2006, 17:05
clonking!! more info!!!!

Last post by ROBS T25 « 22 Sep 2006, 16:30
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by ROBS T25 » 13 Aug 2006, 15:02
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ok you guys and gals just been to skegness for a week and while all went well on the way and whilst over there on the last night went to do a bit of...
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Last post by ROBS T25
22 Sep 2006, 16:30
Ferry Charges is t25 a car

Last post by stuckin88 « 22 Sep 2006, 13:03
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by snarl » 31 Aug 2006, 14:25
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Will a stndard van (no hightop) go through as a car price if getting ferry to isle of wight . failing that does anyone know height and length of...
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Last post by stuckin88
22 Sep 2006, 13:03
Starting Problems...

Last post by stuckin88 « 22 Sep 2006, 12:58
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by kyleewyleecoyote » 21 Sep 2006, 12:22

I have a 1990 1.9 DG. In the morning it will start and run for about 30 seconds before cutting out and then refuse to start.
However, if left till...

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Last post by stuckin88
22 Sep 2006, 12:58
rear brake conversion

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Sep 2006, 09:15
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by vanjam » 22 Sep 2006, 08:30

Has anyone done this conversion and found it of use?

I do a lot of miles in my bus and would like to improve the braking, it has a lot of new...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Sep 2006, 09:15
Unwelded Metal Joints

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 21 Sep 2006, 22:10
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by Aberdeenbus » 16 Sep 2006, 11:00

Hiya,

wondering what folks experiences of various glues and epoxys for sticking and keeping two bits of metal together.

Im thinking specificaly of...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
21 Sep 2006, 22:10
Eberspacher - what bit does what

Last post by lhd « 21 Sep 2006, 20:14
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by robo » 20 Sep 2006, 21:33

Hiya.

got an eberspacher on my 1983 diesel, it hasn't worked since I owned the van and i'm trying to fix it. Before I start can anyone help me with...

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Last post by lhd
21 Sep 2006, 20:14
Aircooled heater stuff

Last post by cumbriankeith « 21 Sep 2006, 13:25
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by Dubstar » 20 Sep 2006, 19:26

There is a mushroom type of thing on one of my heat exchanger outlets, with an arm that is controlled by the hot/cold lever on the dash.My qustion is...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
21 Sep 2006, 13:25
Erratic idle when warm

Last post by vanjam « 20 Sep 2006, 23:07
Replies: 4
by brookie » 19 Sep 2006, 13:15

My friend has a 1.9 petrol E reg with a Pierburg 2E3 carb with auto choke.
Starts fine when cold but when warm the idling is all over the place and...

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Last post by vanjam
20 Sep 2006, 23:07
HEADLIGHT BULB UPGRADE

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Sep 2006, 22:40
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by J_BOGSVAN » 19 Sep 2006, 12:55

Hi all,

Have bought Just Kampers halogen upgrade bulbs for my 1987 T25 Autohomes Komet. Is this just a case of changing the bulbs or do I need to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Sep 2006, 22:40
horn stopped workin

Last post by robo « 20 Sep 2006, 21:04
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by ally » 06 Sep 2006, 09:03

ok my horn has now just stopped working out of the blue...

it was a bit weak sounding before - what do i check first?

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Last post by robo
20 Sep 2006, 21:04
Strange Coolant Related Query - burst tank.

Last post by t1m-m « 20 Sep 2006, 20:38
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by t1m-m » 20 Sep 2006, 18:54

Looking for some help.

My T25 has been bubbling air in the expansion tank for about six months - it doesn't use any coolant and wasn't overheating....

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Last post by t1m-m
20 Sep 2006, 20:38
Love the engine noise, but any way to quieten it just a bit?

Last post by jed the spread « 20 Sep 2006, 19:03
Replies: 9
by macthejaffa » 18 Sep 2006, 21:23

I love the sound of my T25 engine as I chug along, but I've seen others that sound great too, but none quite as loud as mine...Is there a way to...

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Last post by jed the spread
20 Sep 2006, 19:03
Armrests

Last post by scoobydrew « 20 Sep 2006, 16:03
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by colynmac » 15 Sep 2006, 17:22

I picked up a nice pair of armrests at VF. Can anyone tell me what size and length the fixing screws are??

Thanks

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Last post by scoobydrew
20 Sep 2006, 16:03
sick and tired

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Sep 2006, 14:31
Replies: 8
by kevtherev » 17 Sep 2006, 20:21

Of water getting into my petrol tank

I'm thinking that its what simon is on about with the filler neck rubber..can someone point me at the post?

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Sep 2006, 14:31
P.M.s

Last post by OLD ONE « 20 Sep 2006, 13:38
Replies: 3
by OLD ONE » 20 Sep 2006, 12:42

What am I doing wrong. Sometimes when I send a PM it sits in my Out Box, and I don't know if it has been received. Some that I have sent do finish up...

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Last post by OLD ONE
20 Sep 2006, 13:38
What shade of white paint have I got??

Last post by BiC « 20 Sep 2006, 11:18
Replies: 6
by spacemonkey » 22 Aug 2006, 21:05

I've got a white camper T25 registered 12.06.84 vin WV2ZZZ25ZEH054819 and I believe it to be a Holdsworth conversion.

I have looked in all the...

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Last post by BiC
20 Sep 2006, 11:18
Steering column to S/boss

Last post by OLD ONE « 20 Sep 2006, 09:19
Replies: 9
by OLD ONE » 19 Sep 2006, 13:09

Can any one help. Just been on to Moto Lita to order steering wheel boss for bus (T3) and they don't have it listed. They want to know Dia of column...

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Last post by OLD ONE
20 Sep 2006, 09:19
fixed my noisy fuel pump

Last post by Fritz « 19 Sep 2006, 21:47
Replies: 1
by GAML » 18 Sep 2006, 12:29

Hello Everybody,
The fuel pump on my 2.1 DJ was getting very noisy. It then started to get problems climbing steep hills. After Swapping the fuel...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Sep 2006, 21:47
fuel gauge not working 0n 80 Aircooled

Last post by Fritz « 19 Sep 2006, 21:38
Replies: 1
by hillbilly » 19 Sep 2006, 17:58

hello as says above fuel gauge has never worked took dash apart appears to have something missing looks like a voltage regulator maybe where will i...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Sep 2006, 21:38
eber timer....

Last post by DiscoDave « 19 Sep 2006, 18:11
Replies: 7
by lhd » 14 Sep 2006, 21:42

Any ideas on how to fit an eberspacher timer. :wink:
I bought one at Vfest, but have no idea how to fit it.
Trying to fit it to a D2l on a westy...

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Last post by DiscoDave
19 Sep 2006, 18:11
calling techi in east london essex PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by OLD ONE « 19 Sep 2006, 18:10
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by belle in progress » 15 Sep 2006, 21:09

hiya, i am really trying to get to grips with this engine of mine but i just dont seem to have the knowledge or skills nessasary.

i am asking if...

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Last post by OLD ONE
19 Sep 2006, 18:10
"new" gearbox - now how do we keep it alive?

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Sep 2006, 16:49
Replies: 20
by Johanna » 13 Sep 2006, 16:47
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We've just had our gearbox replaced after the old one totally seized up and even pressing and releasing the clutch over and over again wouldn't make...
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Last post by HarryMann
19 Sep 2006, 16:49
68 Bay Window bus wheels fit an 89 T3?

Last post by OLD ONE « 19 Sep 2006, 13:14
Replies: 6
by BiC » 19 Sep 2006, 08:18

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm that the wheels off a 1968 bay window type 2 camper will fit mt 1989 T25 Vanagon Aztec camper?

I've seen a set for sale...

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Last post by OLD ONE
19 Sep 2006, 13:14
1990 1.6 td exhaust, fr discs and bearings

Last post by Dave W « 19 Sep 2006, 12:08
Replies: 5
by Dave W » 17 Sep 2006, 14:37

Hi all, Have noticed that the exhaust backbox is wearing very thin and will start blowing before too long. Does anyone one know the best place to buy...

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Last post by Dave W
19 Sep 2006, 12:08
fittin oversize tyres on the rear of a t3

Last post by dink « 19 Sep 2006, 08:19
Replies: 15
by dink » 06 Sep 2006, 20:19
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i've got myself some 16 wheels for my t3 now to buy tyres for them
i was thinking it seems to go though 1st quick enough, and will pull away in...
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Last post by dink
19 Sep 2006, 08:19
Can use the split charge to charge all 3 of my leisure b's?

Last post by irish.david « 19 Sep 2006, 00:47
Replies: 20
by ringo » 12 Sep 2006, 19:11
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Hi,

I've currently installed a split charger circuit to charge one of my leisure batteries - but i want to extend it to charge the other two up...
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Last post by irish.david
19 Sep 2006, 00:47
Coolant Temperature Guage Fault

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Sep 2006, 20:57
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by Ian Hulley » 18 Sep 2006, 12:22

I was wondering if some kind person could tell me where the earth is for the coolant temp. guage is (1989 late DG) ?? One day it works the next it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Sep 2006, 20:57
tyre pressures

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Sep 2006, 19:38
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by bluebus » 18 Sep 2006, 18:23

hello i have just had carat/caravelle alloy wheels fitted to my caravelle on the front,i had the old 185 r 14 c tyres fitted as the chap at the tyre...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Sep 2006, 19:38
twin headlights(round ones)

Last post by kefty « 18 Sep 2006, 13:09
Replies: 4
by glennyboy2 » 17 Sep 2006, 20:09

Was tempted to fit a set of round twin headlights on my 88 van. It was originally a bog standard panel van.
I have got the plastic twin grille, and...

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Last post by kefty
18 Sep 2006, 13:09
windscreen wiper stem/stick

Last post by tonytech « 18 Sep 2006, 12:25
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by kefty » 17 Sep 2006, 21:18

wotcha folks

my 86 DG RHD windscreen wiper stick (right hand side) is confusing me. ( please) - if I push stick down should the wiper wipe once?...

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Last post by tonytech
18 Sep 2006, 12:25
Erratic red light and needle on fuel gauge...

Last post by macthejaffa « 16 Sep 2006, 23:23
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by macthejaffa » 16 Sep 2006, 22:52

Just purchased 1983 T25 1.9 watercooled and alls fine except for the red light on the fuel gauge flashes intermittantly and the needle flies to full...

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Last post by macthejaffa
16 Sep 2006, 23:23
Eberspacher heater

Last post by lhd « 16 Sep 2006, 21:30
Replies: 8
by Dubstar » 14 Sep 2006, 16:48

The Eberspacher on my 1981 Westy only seems to blow out cold air.When I got the van the leisure battery was dead,so I out a new one in which then...

8 Replies

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Last post by lhd
16 Sep 2006, 21:30
Electrical problems...Please Help!!!

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Sep 2006, 00:42
Replies: 8
by ccain529 » 14 Sep 2006, 00:37

I conducted a search of this forum and found some interesting things to check and I'm still at a loss!

Plain and simple.....My 86 Vanagon (2.1) will...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Sep 2006, 00:42
What size fuses in Westy Joker?

Last post by Joker_Club « 15 Sep 2006, 19:02
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by Joker_Club » 14 Sep 2006, 18:22

Had a search round various places but I can`t find the info I need. Can anyone tell me, for definite, what sizes (ratings) are the two fuses in the...

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Last post by Joker_Club
15 Sep 2006, 19:02
leisure battery near gas bottle....

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Sep 2006, 15:52
Replies: 7
by kathyshack » 14 Sep 2006, 20:41

I've got a really good leisure battery, but i want to install a swivel base, so it'll probably have to be moved. Only other place I can think to put...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Sep 2006, 15:52
leaky cab

Last post by diviy « 14 Sep 2006, 22:58
Replies: 2
by TamarandJulian » 14 Sep 2006, 21:24

I know water leaks can be hell to trace but maybe someone has had the same problem as me. My T25 collects water on the cab steps. I have resealed the...

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Last post by diviy
14 Sep 2006, 22:58
crew cab rear side window conversion. YOUR STORIES PLEASE!

Last post by dingleyhythe « 14 Sep 2006, 22:55
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by bradcab » 14 Sep 2006, 20:24

PEEPS,

ANY ONE HAD A GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE REMOVING THE METAL PANELS IN THE REAR OF A CREW CAB AND REFITTING WITH GLASS.

WERE DID YOU GET THE...

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Last post by dingleyhythe
14 Sep 2006, 22:55
DASH BOARD DISCO!

Last post by R0B « 14 Sep 2006, 20:27
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by bradcab » 14 Sep 2006, 20:01

YEP IVE READ ALL THE INFO ABOUT DASH WARNING LIGHTS!

HOW DO I TAKE THE DASH OFF/APPART?

MANY CHEERS.

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Last post by R0B
14 Sep 2006, 20:27
wiring porsche seats help

Last post by ROBERTEVANS68 « 14 Sep 2006, 13:32

by ROBERTEVANS68 » 14 Sep 2006, 13:32

Hi
I have just purchased 2 lovely porsche boxster front seats for my camper. I now need help with some wiring the passenger one is easy with just a...

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Last post by ROBERTEVANS68
14 Sep 2006, 13:32
Steering Wheel

Last post by guz « 14 Sep 2006, 13:29
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by Dubstar » 14 Sep 2006, 12:51

What steering wheels from the VW range could I put on my T25? Or any other manufacturer for that matter. I don't fancy paying £100 or so for an after...

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Last post by guz
14 Sep 2006, 13:29
Rear Lights - Where's my bulb?

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 14 Sep 2006, 06:22
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by VWNZ » 13 Sep 2006, 08:40

This is one of those questions where a lot of you will now straight away and laugh at the simplicity of some van owners (well me!) :D

Just checked...

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14 Sep 2006, 06:22

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