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Top Bunk

Last post by trickydicky « 15 Aug 2006, 20:17
Replies: 5
by owlets » 13 Aug 2006, 19:39

Does anyone know how much weight the top bunk in a Westy can take? We are off for a week at the end of the month, but last night when sleeping in it,...

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Last post by trickydicky
15 Aug 2006, 20:17
LHD CAMPER

Last post by max biaggi « 15 Aug 2006, 19:04
Replies: 12
by Bowton Lad » 28 Jul 2006, 20:55

I've been to look at an lhd camper which was imported/UK registered in May 2005. The headlights have been changed to rhd but the speedo still reads...

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Last post by max biaggi
15 Aug 2006, 19:04
Damsel in Distress

Last post by OLD ONE « 15 Aug 2006, 18:08
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by sandboas » 14 Aug 2006, 16:55

I know this is virtually asking the impossible, but does anyone out there have a mechanical fuel pump for a 2L Aircooled? Mine has decided to die on...

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Last post by OLD ONE
15 Aug 2006, 18:08
Plastic door trims

Last post by OLD ONE « 15 Aug 2006, 16:58
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by Don-Tucker » 15 Aug 2006, 13:53

Would anyone know how the plastic trims at the bottom of the doors come off please,I've tried poking around but without breaking them I can't see...

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Last post by OLD ONE
15 Aug 2006, 16:58
Fitting Merc wheels to my van. Help

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Aug 2006, 14:30
Replies: 4
by Bugger it » 14 Aug 2006, 18:20

How do I go about extending the rear wheel suds so I can fit the Merc wheels I have brought?
All I need for the front are longer bolts, but the rear...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Aug 2006, 14:30
Help required with wiring in of alarm system.

Last post by Bushidodragon_76 « 15 Aug 2006, 11:18
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by Bushidodragon_76 » 11 Aug 2006, 18:12

Hello all, like to start by saying what a great forum you all have here, I've found alot of useful information all of which I intend to put to use at...

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Last post by Bushidodragon_76
15 Aug 2006, 11:18
I know what it is but WHY?

Last post by jen « 14 Aug 2006, 21:18
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by Brooky » 02 Aug 2006, 11:05

My '87 Caravelle has the usual really bad front suspension squeak. Every tiny movement results in the most evil squeaking. I know I need to renew the...

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Last post by jen
14 Aug 2006, 21:18
DEVON R&R HINGES

Last post by Don-Tucker « 14 Aug 2006, 21:04
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by OLD ONE » 14 Aug 2006, 16:11

Again, looked in Wiki, cant find info.
I am trying to fit these hinges. The gent I purchased them from left One connected to seat section and...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
14 Aug 2006, 21:04
rear wiper not working

Last post by Fritz « 14 Aug 2006, 20:50
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by ally » 12 Aug 2006, 12:57

hey

my rear wiper isnt working, where should i start looking and what is the colour wire to hook up; its after a conversion so old wiring is a bit...

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Last post by Fritz
14 Aug 2006, 20:50
OOOOPS!!

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Aug 2006, 17:18
Replies: 5
by Blofeld » 01 Aug 2006, 09:35

Not sure what I've done here:

At the weekend I replaced the HT leads and the air filter on my '86 'velle 1.9. Though whilst I was there I took a...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Aug 2006, 17:18
Dripping Vents

Last post by owlets « 14 Aug 2006, 12:59
Replies: 4
by owlets » 13 Aug 2006, 19:37

Just had a night away in the Westy...............absolutely chucked it down last night. Didn't have the roof up, but there was some really loud...

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Last post by owlets
14 Aug 2006, 12:59
Adding a trip computer

Last post by Cruz « 14 Aug 2006, 09:43
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by ndugu » 12 Aug 2006, 14:01

I have a 1981 a/c t25 and would like to add a speedo with a trip computer so that i can record distances on trips. Is it a possibility to do this and...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Aug 2006, 09:43
Dash lights - MOT fail?

Last post by markpark « 13 Aug 2006, 22:50
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by sauce1001 » 13 Aug 2006, 20:47

Any ideas whether it's an issue for the the mot? The lights work fine with the headlights on and just the ignition, fire it up and they all go off!...

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Last post by markpark
13 Aug 2006, 22:50
attn propex owners!

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Aug 2006, 22:44
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by DiscoDave » 13 Aug 2006, 22:29

when the heating is on what does it mean if the red light flashes???

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Aug 2006, 22:44
Eberspacher exhaust

Last post by DiscoDave « 13 Aug 2006, 22:24
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by andyntyler » 12 Aug 2006, 20:21

Where can i get a replacement Eberspacher exhaust, the long solid J shaped bit. I have had a look on ebay and the only ones are short and bendy....

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Last post by DiscoDave
13 Aug 2006, 22:24
Westy Joker manuals

Last post by Johanna « 13 Aug 2006, 22:16
Replies: 9
by Hermen » 04 May 2006, 11:45

I am damned if I can find these - the Westfalia Instruction manual or a Haynes/any maintenance manual for 1.6td 1988. I believe the bentley green...

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Last post by Johanna
13 Aug 2006, 22:16
problems fitting a westy towbar

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Aug 2006, 21:35
Replies: 5
by spareuser » 13 Aug 2006, 19:02

Hi, am just in the process of fitting a westy towbar to my 1987 Autohomes Kamper.

It should be a simple job but looks as though the bumper will need...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Aug 2006, 21:35
T25 front seats

Last post by pimpdriver « 13 Aug 2006, 07:34
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by F1camper » 12 Aug 2006, 23:23

For my sins I have bought a T25 where someone has replaced the original seats with some nice Recaro's

The problem is that the drivers seat is too...

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Last post by pimpdriver
13 Aug 2006, 07:34
3/4 width Rock and Roll beds..Dimensions required pleasssse!

Last post by camper « 12 Aug 2006, 19:48
Replies: 4
by normalbloke » 11 Aug 2006, 23:00

Hi all, i have purchased a spangly set of R and R hinges from JK.I am looking to start cutting the wood pretty soon.
I am looking for as many people...

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Last post by camper
12 Aug 2006, 19:48
Wheel bearings

Last post by ozzy « 12 Aug 2006, 16:30
Replies: 3
by Darbs » 03 Aug 2006, 21:31

I let my friend borrow my van this week and he took it to cornwall, had a great time and the van ran like a dream until he headed home along the a30....

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Last post by ozzy
12 Aug 2006, 16:30
Earth connections.

Last post by speleobod « 12 Aug 2006, 13:09
Replies: 5
by speleobod » 11 Aug 2006, 16:40

Just had to feed a washer pipe under dash to fix jet after re-spray and now dash lights go out once ignition is turned on. Thet come back when...

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Last post by speleobod
12 Aug 2006, 13:09
Bristol Garage needed

Last post by Diamond Hell « 11 Aug 2006, 21:12
Replies: 4
by gwilymbu » 07 Aug 2006, 13:42

Does anyone know of a T25 specialist in the Britol area? I have taken my bus to a number of different garages, but they either don't really know a...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
11 Aug 2006, 21:12
Another fridge problem

Last post by Don-Tucker « 11 Aug 2006, 19:40
Replies: 6
by andyntyler » 05 Aug 2006, 06:49

Can anyone help me with this one. My fridge will work on gas, mains and battery but only for about 10 mins, just enough to start getting cold. Its an...

6 Replies

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Last post by Don-Tucker
11 Aug 2006, 19:40
porsche teledials

Last post by greg « 11 Aug 2006, 18:57
Replies: 2
by greg » 08 Aug 2006, 20:43

Would these adapters be any good for a T3?
Porsche Teledials 15 inch alloys. 7 x 15, et 52. 3. Complete with 195/ 70/ r15 van rated tyres, 25mm....

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Last post by greg
11 Aug 2006, 18:57
Paint stripper?

Last post by Frostbus « 11 Aug 2006, 17:17
Replies: 21
by purplechugster » 05 Aug 2006, 13:03
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Is there such a thing as paint stripper for vans/cellulose paint? :?

Or am I asking a silly question?

When we painted our van, we made a bit of a...
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Last post by Frostbus
11 Aug 2006, 17:17
help wanted

Last post by Tex Ritter « 10 Aug 2006, 17:12
Replies: 11
by cat » 07 Aug 2006, 12:37

would like some hands on help to get our vw back on the road. b & b provided 8)

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Last post by Tex Ritter
10 Aug 2006, 17:12
OLD ONE

Last post by snarl « 10 Aug 2006, 11:49

by snarl » 10 Aug 2006, 11:49

Hello looking for Old One tryed pm but no response, give us a mail bout bed if you read this please old chap, regarding your old bed...
Carl...

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Last post by snarl
10 Aug 2006, 11:49
Repairing Rust

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 10 Aug 2006, 09:35
Replies: 6
by LeeCarey » 08 Aug 2006, 09:11

Hi, Im starting to get a lot of rust appearing around the seals of my T25 but the worst is around my side door. I want to fix this sooner rather than...

6 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
10 Aug 2006, 09:35
Respray in Northern Ireland

Last post by mark206000 « 10 Aug 2006, 00:06
Replies: 3
by irish.david » 08 Aug 2006, 23:37

Anyone have any experience of any bodyshops in Norn' Ireland. I was thinking of doing it myself but seem to have missed the annual allocation 4 weeks...

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Last post by mark206000
10 Aug 2006, 00:06
part number needed...

Last post by lhd « 09 Aug 2006, 22:35

by lhd » 09 Aug 2006, 22:35

Does anybody know the part number for the slide door curtain fasteners on campers and multivans. There are for of them at each corner of the slide...

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Last post by lhd
09 Aug 2006, 22:35
removing underseal?

Last post by lhd « 09 Aug 2006, 20:58
Replies: 3
by lhd » 09 Aug 2006, 13:32

How do you remove underseal without damaging the paint underneath.
One of the previous owners thought it a good idea to hide the rusty seams by...

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Last post by lhd
09 Aug 2006, 20:58
Rust repairs best carried out by a van expert?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 09 Aug 2006, 20:46
Replies: 4
by josejones » 06 Aug 2006, 13:27

After eighteen months' ownership, I've decided it's time to get the rust looked at on my '90 Autosleeper.

I have niether the time nor the skills to...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
09 Aug 2006, 20:46
t25 cab bunk

Last post by stubeedoo « 09 Aug 2006, 20:02
Replies: 5
by stubeedoo » 07 Aug 2006, 18:29

can any1 help please?? i hav just bought a cab bunk to fit in the front of my t25 for my daughter and iv been told that i need to fit the brackets to...

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Last post by stubeedoo
09 Aug 2006, 20:02
batteries......again!

Last post by kiwirob « 09 Aug 2006, 18:41
Replies: 12
by finbahr » 02 Aug 2006, 20:25

There is a small unit at my MB with the aux connection going to my LB.
There is also a connection marked fridge......should my fridge not be...

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Last post by kiwirob
09 Aug 2006, 18:41
leisure battery

Last post by dbroada « 08 Aug 2006, 21:05
Replies: 6
by finbahr » 02 Aug 2006, 18:44

Could someone post a wiring diagram of the battery and leisure battery, fridge etc.
I don't think the leisure is charging at all and the fridge isn't...

6 Replies

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Last post by dbroada
08 Aug 2006, 21:05
Sliding Door Handle Lock Removal

Last post by CovKid « 08 Aug 2006, 19:25
Replies: 8
by Aberdeenbus » 07 Aug 2006, 08:58

Hi all,

I have taken the locks from all my handles to get them cleaned and painted/coated (not sure which im going for)
I cant seem to get the lock...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Aug 2006, 19:25
Will Cup 2's fit?

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Aug 2006, 17:48
Replies: 1
by beetleragtop » 08 Aug 2006, 15:53

Just bought my first t25, been offered a set of cup 2's at a good price for it but im unsure if they will go on!!

rears are 18x10 and fronts are...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Aug 2006, 17:48
Tow Hitch wiring?

Last post by mrmuch « 08 Aug 2006, 15:43
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by mrmuch » 07 Aug 2006, 21:58

Greetings everybody,
i'm going to fit my towbar in the next couple of days and am wondering if there will be any sort of connector block...

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Last post by mrmuch
08 Aug 2006, 15:43
GARAGE IN DARTFORD

Last post by woody1977 « 08 Aug 2006, 12:11
Replies: 8
by woody1977 » 07 Aug 2006, 11:58

Has anyone used this vw specialist garage in dartford?

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Last post by woody1977
08 Aug 2006, 12:11
sliding windows

Last post by georgeIRL « 07 Aug 2006, 19:38
Replies: 3
by georgeIRL » 03 Aug 2006, 18:04

can someone tell me if orignal sliding windows can be used in a panel van with the right rubbers

i know with the orignal rubbers they can't but...

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Last post by georgeIRL
07 Aug 2006, 19:38
Lincolnshire / Cambs Tech Day?

Last post by Martin « 07 Aug 2006, 17:52
Replies: 29
by Vladaria » 02 Aug 2006, 07:54
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Hi All,
As I'm very, very new to owning a T25 and need to learn the
basics of Oil, Filter & Plug changing (+ any other basic maintenace)
how about an...
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Last post by Martin
07 Aug 2006, 17:52
Merc Wheels

Last post by OLD ONE « 07 Aug 2006, 11:37
Replies: 10
by OLD ONE » 02 Aug 2006, 17:50

Something for all you experts out there, I tried the Wiki, but being a bit thick, cant find the answer.

Just collected a set of 5 Alies with tyres....

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Last post by OLD ONE
07 Aug 2006, 11:37
Electric Fuel Pump Mounting Location

Last post by TheDutch « 07 Aug 2006, 08:57
Replies: 3
by TheDutch » 06 Aug 2006, 22:25

Hi everyone,

I am currently trying to get a 1980 T25 back on the road after it has sat for many years. It has a 2.0l Aircooled engine on which the...

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Last post by TheDutch
07 Aug 2006, 08:57
9004 Headlight Bulb Connectors?

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 07 Aug 2006, 07:40
Replies: 4
by Aberdeenbus » 06 Aug 2006, 20:53

Hi there haven't got round to getting pics sorted yet, but I'm looking for the plugs seen on this US wiring loom....long story but I cant seem to...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
07 Aug 2006, 07:40
Headlamp Switch

Last post by Andyvandy « 06 Aug 2006, 23:01
Replies: 4
by Andyvandy » 06 Aug 2006, 22:12

Anyone know where I can get a new hadlamp switch from, The VW main dealer no longer carries stock?

Andy

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Last post by Andyvandy
06 Aug 2006, 23:01
Dashboard Illumination

Last post by Andyvandy « 06 Aug 2006, 21:56
Replies: 5
by ANDKAT » 05 Aug 2006, 11:30

Hi all
I noticed the other evening I have lost all my dashboard illumination including the heater control panel.
I have tried testing the circuits...

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Last post by Andyvandy
06 Aug 2006, 21:56
Roof bar options

Last post by pimpdriver « 06 Aug 2006, 19:12
Replies: 3
by pimpdriver » 01 Aug 2006, 06:12

Hello,

I have two roof racks at the moment, but need a bit of guidance.

All I want to carry is a ladder, and I don't want to increase the height...

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Last post by pimpdriver
06 Aug 2006, 19:12
seam seal

Last post by trikey « 06 Aug 2006, 14:49
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by trikey » 06 Aug 2006, 10:18

sorry if its been asked before but looked and carnt see, looks like the seams running down the outside of my van have a sealant in them which i need...

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Last post by trikey
06 Aug 2006, 14:49
R hot front wheels normal?

Last post by Don-Tucker « 06 Aug 2006, 07:46
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by Benny the Ball » 05 Aug 2006, 21:54

Both my front wheels on 1987 1.6td Autohomes Komet are getting too hot to hold your hand on for more than a few seconds after using brakes quite...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
06 Aug 2006, 07:46
a strange one?

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 05 Aug 2006, 20:29
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by yogi » 03 Aug 2006, 20:22

this has happened 3 times now in recent weeks. on each occasion the vans been parked outside in 3 different locations during a heavy shower, when ive...

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05 Aug 2006, 20:29

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