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Anyone fitted a permanent light in a westy poptop?

Last post by simoncummins « 14 Sep 2006, 06:15
Replies: 4
by lhd » 13 Sep 2006, 17:16

I would really like to do this for my little one who sleeps up top...
Just looking for some advice before I bodge one up there..... :oops:
I have...

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Last post by simoncummins
14 Sep 2006, 06:15
really sorry more wheel stuff

Last post by chimp « 13 Sep 2006, 21:28

by chimp » 13 Sep 2006, 21:28

hi

after my last post i felt better but was still confused so here goes

im fitting 15 penta's btw (7Jx15H2 on the rim)

some people have said that...

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Last post by chimp
13 Sep 2006, 21:28
Camper Covers

Last post by John Hamilton « 13 Sep 2006, 20:56
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by blurb55 » 04 Sep 2006, 21:19

OK said I'd find the info for a couple of folks so here it is for all:

Met this mob at RAF Waddington this summer - Pro-tec Covers in sunny...

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Last post by John Hamilton
13 Sep 2006, 20:56
Wheel Sizes

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Sep 2006, 19:53
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by marcawalker » 13 Sep 2006, 09:11

All 4 of my tyres need replacing. Especially now since two of them have been slashed!

Im thinking of getting some bigger wheels. I have the 175s on...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Sep 2006, 19:53
twin headlights for t25

Last post by guz « 13 Sep 2006, 19:10
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by kefty » 13 Sep 2006, 16:33

hey guys n gals :D

I have a 1986 t25 panel van with twin headlights (I believe a mod from Justkampers) but after checking why the extra set dont...

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Last post by guz
13 Sep 2006, 19:10
Gas on fridge

Last post by OLD ONE « 13 Sep 2006, 18:39
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by strangely brown » 09 Sep 2006, 11:54

Whilst on holiday i tried in vain to run the electrolux fridge using the gas option, but all it would do is keep clicking when i held the button...

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Last post by OLD ONE
13 Sep 2006, 18:39
i think i need some advice about a set of penta's

Last post by chimp « 12 Sep 2006, 18:27
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by chimp » 12 Sep 2006, 13:02

hi all

right then, i bought a set of four penta's from vanfest for my t25 with a good set of 195/60 R15's on i think the alloys are 15 but measuring...

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Last post by chimp
12 Sep 2006, 18:27
Anybody fitted 60's Merc wolfrace to their wedge? HOW?

Last post by dubsta « 12 Sep 2006, 11:38
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by Big Al » 12 Sep 2006, 10:44

I have a set of wolfrace wheels from a 60's Merc. They have the same PCD though the hole bolts are larger (without inserts) than the bolts/studs on...

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Last post by dubsta
12 Sep 2006, 11:38
Highish HC

Last post by T'Onion « 12 Sep 2006, 10:24

by T'Onion » 12 Sep 2006, 10:24

ok i've just motted the van and it was showing high HC on LPG (not as high on petrol) , what could be the cause? tired engine? glazed/worn valves ?...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 Sep 2006, 10:24
rh door seal whistling!

Last post by Fritz « 11 Sep 2006, 23:46
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by ally » 06 Sep 2006, 09:21

when i drive fast the rh door seal whistles, does anyone know where i can get a replacement seal? Or is it because the door doesnt shut easily and...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Sep 2006, 23:46
Westy parts

Last post by lhd « 11 Sep 2006, 20:36
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by simoncummins » 10 Sep 2006, 21:26

Can anyone give me the web address of that German company that does the westfalia parts. Thanks.

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Last post by lhd
11 Sep 2006, 20:36
Mechanic Required in Essex

Last post by chrisray « 11 Sep 2006, 13:38

by chrisray » 11 Sep 2006, 13:38

Anyone know of a mechanic in the Essex/Southend Area who is avaliable for call out?

Please pm their number or leave it here. Urgently Required....

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Last post by chrisray
11 Sep 2006, 13:38
rear door

Last post by lhd « 10 Sep 2006, 23:33
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by timthetrader » 10 Sep 2006, 22:28

Just got back from vanfest which was brill, my kids loved it and it was nice to met other members so heres my prob I brought a set of BORBET ALLOY...

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Last post by lhd
10 Sep 2006, 23:33
Ignition Timing

Last post by J_BOGSVAN « 09 Sep 2006, 12:08
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by J_BOGSVAN » 08 Sep 2006, 14:53

Hello from a newcomer.

I will be checking my ignition timing soon with a tach/strobe and would like to know if I can use an independent battery at...

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Last post by J_BOGSVAN
09 Sep 2006, 12:08
Fog light switch

Last post by Dubstar « 08 Sep 2006, 10:50
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by Dubstar » 07 Sep 2006, 11:19

Just a quick question for you all-I'm putting the rear fog light in for the MOT on my 1981 Westy Joker, and I was going to put an original VW switch...

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Last post by Dubstar
08 Sep 2006, 10:50
westy 12v fridge relay problem...

Last post by Mocki « 08 Sep 2006, 08:59
Replies: 2
by lhd » 08 Sep 2006, 04:12

Took the fridge out the other day to dust off the fins. Whilst giving it a once over I noticed the spade connectors to the 12v relay were slightly...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Sep 2006, 08:59
Made it to Cornwall.... but!

Last post by stickman « 07 Sep 2006, 20:27
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by stickman » 05 Sep 2006, 12:44

We had a great drive down to Cornwall in our 'new' panel van last week. :lol:

However the van seems to keep 'blowing' voltage regulators on the...

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Last post by stickman
07 Sep 2006, 20:27
T25 Break or keep?? Any advice?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 07 Sep 2006, 10:57
Replies: 4
by Posten » 02 Sep 2006, 14:00

I used to be quite a regular on this site, but have been working abroad for the past year and a half and am now a bit out of the loop!

I have a T25...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
07 Sep 2006, 10:57
Respray

Last post by MacAoidh « 06 Sep 2006, 22:24
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by MALAM » 06 Sep 2006, 12:24

I'm looking to get my Caravelle resprayed in the next couple of months, can anyone recommend anywhere in the North Wales area?

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by MacAoidh
06 Sep 2006, 22:24
Dash board lights playing up

Last post by speleobod « 06 Sep 2006, 12:48
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by Harley1450cc » 06 Sep 2006, 12:28

Hi All,

My speedo ilumination lights come on when the lights are turned on but go out as soon as I turn the key!! :(

Anyone, any ideas what might...

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Last post by speleobod
06 Sep 2006, 12:48
headlamp adjusting/repairing crack

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Sep 2006, 12:14
Replies: 6
by MacAoidh » 05 Sep 2006, 19:21

and there's more...

The MoT man says one headlamp aims too low. I've taken off the grille, identified the correct two screws and had a go at turning...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Sep 2006, 12:14
dashboard lights

Last post by CovKid « 06 Sep 2006, 09:29
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by chipster1 » 30 Aug 2006, 19:13

hi, can someone tell me where i can get some new dash lights for t25 as 1 has blown and could they be replacced with neon or led? :?

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Last post by CovKid
06 Sep 2006, 09:29
Intercooler questions

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Sep 2006, 01:02
Replies: 39
by airhead » 19 Aug 2006, 13:47
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I have a 1.6td syncro. I want a bit more grunt out of the engine and Im thinking the intercooler option is the best so far. Is it a big job to fit...
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Last post by HarryMann
06 Sep 2006, 01:02
new seats....

Last post by OLD ONE « 05 Sep 2006, 23:24
Replies: 4
by kathyshack » 05 Sep 2006, 11:54

Been having a few problems with my back since having Summer and our recent trip to scotland has made me want some newer comfy seats in the front. The...

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Last post by OLD ONE
05 Sep 2006, 23:24
rear wiper

Last post by ally « 05 Sep 2006, 17:26
Replies: 3
by ally » 01 Sep 2006, 08:18

ok

so after my conversion my rear wiper isnt working, under near the gearbox there is a red wire not connected to anything with one of those male...

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Last post by ally
05 Sep 2006, 17:26
Cover for a high top van?

Last post by Jolly Boy A « 05 Sep 2006, 16:36
Replies: 4
by Jolly Boy A » 04 Sep 2006, 18:51

Does anyone know if covers are available to fit a high top van?
My van is too tall to fit in to my garage so has to live on the drive and I want to...

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Last post by Jolly Boy A
05 Sep 2006, 16:36
Charging relay

Last post by Mocki « 05 Sep 2006, 15:04
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 05 Sep 2006, 14:31

So there I was, changing the relay in the leisure battery box on my 1981 Joker. And lo and behold, it worked. The charge from the alternator was...

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Last post by Mocki
05 Sep 2006, 15:04
Servicing - Is kwikfit eveil or just wrong?

Last post by Mrben88 « 05 Sep 2006, 09:17
Replies: 16
by Mrben88 » 24 Aug 2006, 10:43
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Have looked at other responses on this topic, but as a newbie, can anyone tell me why I can't just nip up the road to kwikfit for a service.

Got...
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Last post by Mrben88
05 Sep 2006, 09:17
rust inhibitors and undersealing

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Sep 2006, 00:30
Replies: 2
by kefty » 04 Sep 2006, 18:18

Hi

I forgot to add this query to my previous message:

5: I have a pretty damn good condition van but the only signs of corrosion are bubbling down...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Sep 2006, 00:30
Winter lay-up

Last post by blurb55 « 04 Sep 2006, 22:03
Replies: 10
by TR » 04 Sep 2006, 12:23

I want to put my Caravelle to bed for the winter. It will have to stand outside as I have no garage or carport.
Should I use a vehicle cover (if so...

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Last post by blurb55
04 Sep 2006, 22:03
Electrical Ignition problem, could be switch

Last post by geordie skydiver « 04 Sep 2006, 19:15
Replies: 4
by Mash » 29 Aug 2006, 18:08

Thats what I get for being nice to the van, take it to Syncronutz, get it serviced, bleed brakes coolant etc. I even wash+waxed it prior to its...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
04 Sep 2006, 19:15
1st post - My new VW van is creamy - various queries

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Sep 2006, 18:53
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by kefty » 04 Sep 2006, 18:14

Hello Club 80-90

I have just bought a lovely looking metallic blue 1986 DG 1.9 water cooled van and I love it. However there are some niggles that I...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Sep 2006, 18:53
Bizarre horn problem

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Sep 2006, 18:43
Replies: 18
by robo » 30 Aug 2006, 09:34
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I've spent ages getting nowhere on this one.

My horn doesn't work, just makes a pathetic crackling noise, but it does work if I put it directly...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Sep 2006, 18:43
Indicator not working/ side light flashing instead

Last post by Jones « 04 Sep 2006, 17:49
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by Jones » 01 Sep 2006, 10:35

This morning the offside indicator decided not to work :? took off the lens and the rubber boot has split open so the bulb holder terminals are...

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Last post by Jones
04 Sep 2006, 17:49
Machine Wheel Centres in Portsmouth Area?

Last post by cruiseyboy « 04 Sep 2006, 12:37

by cruiseyboy » 04 Sep 2006, 12:37

Hi, does anyone know anywhere that I can get my alloys centres machined/bored out in Portsmouth area or even hants??
Ta. Al

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Last post by cruiseyboy
04 Sep 2006, 12:37
Just connected the interior lights and stereo to the leisure

Last post by ringo « 03 Sep 2006, 20:48

by ringo » 03 Sep 2006, 20:48

battery...

I knew this could be done from the fuse box - Mocki mentioned it ages ago but i didnt actually understand what he was talking about...

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Last post by ringo
03 Sep 2006, 20:48
Connecting lights to the leisure battery

Last post by nairnski « 03 Sep 2006, 11:51
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by nairnski » 02 Sep 2006, 15:40

This might be a stupid question but here goes...

I want to put in a leisure battery for the lights and possibly the heater, I've figured out the...

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Last post by nairnski
03 Sep 2006, 11:51
INTERIOR TRIM EDGE

Last post by OLD ONE « 02 Sep 2006, 23:11
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by ROBERTEVANS68 » 31 Aug 2006, 12:01

Any one know who could supply new rubber edging for my camper unit doors. Its the t profile stuff that goes in to a routered groove on the door edge...

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Last post by OLD ONE
02 Sep 2006, 23:11
Battery's,charging and seats.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 02 Sep 2006, 18:08
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by Dubstar » 31 Aug 2006, 13:15

Can anybody tell me how to get into the battery housing on my Westy Joker under the drivers seat? To get into the passenger one I had to turn the...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
02 Sep 2006, 18:08
What tyres (brand) are you using on 16" alloys?

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Sep 2006, 15:48
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by VWNZ » 01 Sep 2006, 13:00

I've had a search around the forum's but didn't find anything about the brand of tyres people are using (apologies if it's there somewhere!)

I'm...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Sep 2006, 15:48
Electrical problems.

Last post by klatuu « 02 Sep 2006, 10:27

by klatuu » 02 Sep 2006, 10:27

Cross post to my electrical problem

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Last post by klatuu
02 Sep 2006, 10:27
Starting to annoy me now..........

Last post by KarlT « 01 Sep 2006, 13:22
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 31 Aug 2006, 16:46

Hi all

Electric bloody windows!

Been messing around with my non-working front windows (& rear wiper).

Connected up a spare battery straight to...

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Last post by KarlT
01 Sep 2006, 13:22
can anyone tell me what this is please??

Last post by airhead « 01 Sep 2006, 09:23
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by germanlookers » 31 Aug 2006, 08:44

it's on a 89 2.1 fuel injection, attaches to the throttle body.And does anyone know where i can get one from?

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Last post by airhead
01 Sep 2006, 09:23
getting heat to front???

Last post by MINI_BUS « 01 Sep 2006, 06:33
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by MINI_BUS » 31 Aug 2006, 16:36

was looking into how the warm air gets to front off the van and spotted that part 17 on pic has been hand mand and the square bit on blower doesnt...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
01 Sep 2006, 06:33
DUAL WEBER, 34 ICT KIT

Last post by CovKid « 31 Aug 2006, 22:55
Replies: 1
by andycole » 31 Aug 2006, 13:56

Hi All

I have had fitted a new set of DUAL WEBER, 34 ICT from JustKampers. Not suprisingly, without a choke, my 2l CU runs really badly until the...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Aug 2006, 22:55
Battery covers?

Last post by Jolly Boy A « 31 Aug 2006, 21:21
Replies: 4
by Jolly Boy A » 31 Aug 2006, 18:14

Can someone tell me, or even better post a picture of what should be covering the batteries in my van. At the moment they are covered by pretty (and...

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Last post by Jolly Boy A
31 Aug 2006, 21:21
VW Parts Info

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 31 Aug 2006, 20:34
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by Ian_Fearn » 30 Aug 2006, 20:47

I need to order the metal water pipes for the Syncro.

The ETKA software gives 2 options.

Its a 1985 1915cc Waterboxer.

The options are:

DG, SP...

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Last post by Ian_Fearn
31 Aug 2006, 20:34
Paint advice needed: diy or professional?

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2006, 13:22
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by MacAoidh » 29 Aug 2006, 10:08
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Business is picking up again after the summer, cash flow has changed direction, time to get the wheel arch done...

I'm getting a new panel put in,...
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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2006, 13:22
No hot air from vents

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 31 Aug 2006, 06:58
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by edmundator » 29 Aug 2006, 20:33

My van is a 1982 2-litre air-cooled (so no electric fan).

On a particularly cold day on my tour of Ireland this summer I noticed that there was no...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
31 Aug 2006, 06:58
Split charging system

Last post by cumbriankeith « 30 Aug 2006, 22:59
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by Dubstar » 30 Aug 2006, 12:16

I've just purchased a 1981 Westfalia Joker and I was wondering are they supposed to have a split charge system like a Zig unit? Mine has 2 batteries...

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30 Aug 2006, 22:59

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