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paint blebbing

Last post by Bowton Lad « 05 Aug 2006, 12:35
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by beatnutt » 05 Aug 2006, 10:11

hi wondered if any one can help.theres patches on my van where the paints stared blebbing wot do i do to stop it going to far ? got photo but dont no...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
05 Aug 2006, 12:35
JK?

Last post by ANDKAT « 05 Aug 2006, 11:53
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by ANDKAT » 05 Aug 2006, 09:16

HI all

Sorry for my ignorance but does someone have a link for JK as I can't find them at all
(i'll hang my head in shame) :oops:

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Last post by ANDKAT
05 Aug 2006, 11:53
Dash pod

Last post by OLD ONE « 04 Aug 2006, 18:08
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by OLD ONE » 03 Aug 2006, 16:36

Has any one ever removed the clear perspex type material from the instrument cluster over the clock and speedo, If so ,how?.
It looks like it is...

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Last post by OLD ONE
04 Aug 2006, 18:08
another simple question, in bus heating

Last post by Hacksawbob « 04 Aug 2006, 07:36
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by dink » 03 Aug 2006, 18:32

the levers for heat or cold air in the dash, how many should there be, 3 or 4
i seem to be blowing hot and cold at the same time, i have no idea why...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
04 Aug 2006, 07:36
not starting

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2006, 07:06
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by chrisray » 01 Aug 2006, 15:24

VW T25 1.9 DG petrol.

It was going to be serviced today..unfortunately the van had other plans. Turned over fine and THEN started, not perfectly but...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2006, 07:06
Import Speedo to KPH

Last post by Diamond Hell « 03 Aug 2006, 22:57
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by javawolf » 24 Jul 2006, 20:18
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Does anyone know where you can get a MPH speedo sticker from. I have a German van that I need to get registered (it passed the MOT but I have to take...
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Last post by Diamond Hell
03 Aug 2006, 22:57
Chrome window trim

Last post by tangalooma flyer « 03 Aug 2006, 19:24
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by CovKid » 02 Aug 2006, 12:13

Chrome window trim

I've been scouring around for chrome window trim this morning (inserts for window rubbers on Caravelle etc) as £6 a metre at JK...

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Last post by tangalooma flyer
03 Aug 2006, 19:24
central locking install advice please

Last post by Don-Tucker « 03 Aug 2006, 08:43
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by dink » 31 Jul 2006, 19:12

i have bought a central locking kit for my t3, (non vw) from evilbay
how can/ do i go about putting the sliding door on the system
does anyone out...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
03 Aug 2006, 08:43
is there a specific antifreeze for a DG motor

Last post by dink « 03 Aug 2006, 04:18
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by dink » 02 Aug 2006, 20:16

i've heard that if you don't use the correct antifreeze in a DG motor, it'll feck it up
what's the recomended stuff, or will any antifreeze do the...

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Last post by dink
03 Aug 2006, 04:18
standard rear stud length ??

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 02 Aug 2006, 20:12
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 02 Aug 2006, 09:45

can anyone tell me the length of the stanard wheel studs on a t25 ???? i need new ones, and cant get a me van to find out.

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
02 Aug 2006, 20:12
WHEEL BEARINGS

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 02 Aug 2006, 20:08
Replies: 4
by Kool-Kamper » 31 Jul 2006, 19:45

Hi,

How easy is it for a complete novice to change wheel bearings?
Or am I better off taking somewhere that knows?
Who knows where that would be?...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
02 Aug 2006, 20:08
What do you when you have this?

Last post by lhd « 02 Aug 2006, 17:26
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by colouredFunk » 02 Aug 2006, 14:35

Not really sure what to do about this?

It's starting to affect the sliding door now aswell...so can't just keep on ignoring it.

Luckly I...

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Last post by lhd
02 Aug 2006, 17:26
Fridge

Last post by OLD ONE « 02 Aug 2006, 14:55
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by zinfandel » 01 Aug 2006, 19:25
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Trying to find a way of running the fridge on elec when out and about.
I have a leisure battery with a split charger that works fine and have just...
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Last post by OLD ONE
02 Aug 2006, 14:55
What stereo to fit?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2006, 09:45
Replies: 23
by MrDenis » 19 Jun 2006, 10:53
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Hi there, fairly new around these parts so I hope I'm posting in the right place.

I've recently purchased a camper and its stereo appears to be...
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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2006, 09:45
Hot fridge

Last post by Tex Ritter « 02 Aug 2006, 08:43
Replies: 4
by Tex Ritter » 01 Aug 2006, 20:24

Tried to cool a 3 way fridge down using 240 v but all it does is get hot. I can hear a bubbling/plopping sound from the rear, Is this one for the...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
02 Aug 2006, 08:43
Vehicle paint colours

Last post by moxy « 02 Aug 2006, 00:15
Replies: 9
by moxy » 27 Jul 2006, 13:37

I want to repair and touch up a few dents, but I'm blowed if I can find out what the colour is. The label is missing from the driver's door pillar,...

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Last post by moxy
02 Aug 2006, 00:15
paint codes

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2006, 18:57
Replies: 3
by TR » 31 Jul 2006, 08:14

I have recently obtained an '83 watercooled Caravelle and need to do a small amount of panel touch up. The vehicle i light blue over dark blue....

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2006, 18:57
T3 wheel PCD?

Last post by andyj « 01 Aug 2006, 15:39
Replies: 4
by andyj » 01 Aug 2006, 15:25

Guys,

Looking at getting a T3 in the nearish future, so I've been looking at what wheels to fit to it!

Just wondered, what's the standard PCD and...

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Last post by andyj
01 Aug 2006, 15:39
respray prices

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Jul 2006, 21:52
Replies: 21
by MINI_BUS » 26 Jul 2006, 15:27
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what sort off price is a respray guys???
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Jul 2006, 21:52
T25 1.6 TD5 - WORTH CONSIDERING???

Last post by Diamond Hell « 30 Jul 2006, 21:31
Replies: 1
by Bowton Lad » 30 Jul 2006, 21:06

Having sold my 1980 2.0l air-cooled camper I am stiill looking for a replacement. Most water cooled campers have the 1.9l DG engine but there are a...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
30 Jul 2006, 21:31
bloody rain!!

Last post by tonytech « 30 Jul 2006, 19:04
Replies: 4
by DiscoDave » 29 Jul 2006, 18:39

having just finished repairing kate's rear bumper, the heavens opened and it's frelled up the laquer!! can i flat it back and re lquer or do i need...

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Last post by tonytech
30 Jul 2006, 19:04
George the Kettle is no more

Last post by blurb55 « 30 Jul 2006, 14:54
Replies: 4
by blurb55 » 30 Jul 2006, 12:37

Hi to all those who have helped me through the trials and woes of getting George not to boil over and to sort the temp gauge.

I have run the bus...

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Last post by blurb55
30 Jul 2006, 14:54
front panel

Last post by deepdale « 29 Jul 2006, 21:07
Replies: 1
by davos » 29 Jul 2006, 20:41

hi do does any one know if vw make lower front panel for t25 or does some one else make one of similar quality. also are they hard to fit as there...

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Last post by deepdale
29 Jul 2006, 21:07
Got my leisure batt wired up

Last post by Grun « 29 Jul 2006, 12:48
Replies: 1
by Jonni » 29 Jul 2006, 12:22

I finally got around to wiring up my leisure battery, but have to confess I paid someone to do it for me. Loads of people gave me support and advice,...

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Last post by Grun
29 Jul 2006, 12:48
hot tyres!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 28 Jul 2006, 16:56
Replies: 6
by pimpdriver » 27 Jul 2006, 21:21

Hello,

1988 1.6 TD panel van, running standard 14 wheels and 185R14C 8 PR tyres.

My tyres are getting hot on journeys.

The pressures are correct...

6 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Jul 2006, 16:56
Tail gate switch?

Last post by OLD ONE « 28 Jul 2006, 15:13
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 21 Jul 2006, 10:55

I'm sure its a silly question but my tailgate appears to have a courtesy light trigger switch next to the lock plate which has no wires connected to...

13 Replies

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Last post by OLD ONE
28 Jul 2006, 15:13
Sliding Door Question

Last post by nsclarke65 « 28 Jul 2006, 14:41
Replies: 3
by nsclarke65 » 27 Jul 2006, 14:59

Hello All,

Sorry this question has probably been asked hundreds of times but after hours of searching on the internet i still can't find my answer!...

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Last post by nsclarke65
28 Jul 2006, 14:41
reverse light stuck on,n she sez sun dont shine out me a***

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2006, 09:23
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 28 Jul 2006, 09:12

eyup ducks,swapped me gearbox last week and had to use my reversing light switch,but now me reverse lights are stuck on,ive disconnected the switch...

1 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2006, 09:23
Fitting rear seat belts

Last post by MINI_BUS « 28 Jul 2006, 06:37
Replies: 5
by fried chicken » 26 Jul 2006, 10:48

Hi am viewing a T25 at the weekend with a 3/4 r&r bed, but it doesn't have any rear seat belts.
Can anyone give me an idea how diff they are to fit,...

5 Replies

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Last post by MINI_BUS
28 Jul 2006, 06:37
good body shop in/around dorset

Last post by Wavehead « 28 Jul 2006, 00:19
Replies: 2
by onion » 26 Jul 2006, 14:39

Well my atlantic needs a few things done to the bodywork now and because I haven't got the time (or skills) to do it myself, I'm going to have to go...

2 Replies

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Last post by Wavehead
28 Jul 2006, 00:19
WELDING

Last post by OLD ONE « 27 Jul 2006, 21:39
Replies: 7
by OLD ONE » 27 Jul 2006, 12:22

Found this site. Some very good instructions..A definite if you are just starting.

WWW.MIG-WELDING.CO.UK

Sorry I still cant do the automatic...

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Last post by OLD ONE
27 Jul 2006, 21:39
panel

Last post by R0B « 27 Jul 2006, 20:39
Replies: 1
by TOMMY THE CAT » 27 Jul 2006, 20:18

Is anyone making the panel between the sliding door and the wheel arch ?(front) this is the thin panel below the waiste line Mines rotted on both...

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Last post by R0B
27 Jul 2006, 20:39
Running Fridge on gas, whilst driving.

Last post by Tex Ritter « 27 Jul 2006, 18:46
Replies: 12
by ols » 25 Jul 2006, 13:16

Another fridge question, I know.

I want to ask if it is completely crazy to run my fridge off gas whilst I am driving? Are you not supposed to do...

12 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
27 Jul 2006, 18:46
Picking up no charge wire???

Last post by Grun « 27 Jul 2006, 18:24
Replies: 1
by MrDenis » 27 Jul 2006, 15:09

Wiki says

The 'thin wire to no charge light' on the T25 (T3) is blue and runs from the alternator, behind the fuse box to pin 11 on the multi-pin...

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Last post by Grun
27 Jul 2006, 18:24
wiring rear lights

Last post by Grun « 27 Jul 2006, 18:03
Replies: 15
by ally » 26 Jul 2006, 08:16
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hello

My left rear lights are not wired for some reason, the right lights are but i cant copy them because the wires are different colours.

Has...
15 Replies

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Last post by Grun
27 Jul 2006, 18:03
Cooling fan not working

Last post by owlets « 27 Jul 2006, 16:51
Replies: 9
by MrDenis » 20 Jul 2006, 14:32

Checked the fuse - gone through the fault finding as Haynes describes - looks like the fan is eiher dead or lost connection somewhere

Not really up...

9 Replies

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Last post by owlets
27 Jul 2006, 16:51
Locks

Last post by Diamond Hell « 27 Jul 2006, 11:04
Replies: 1
by Aberdeenbus » 27 Jul 2006, 10:52

Rather than rekey my existing locks to one key, I have the offer of a full set of locks from an Mk2 golf will the whole ignition lock fit ie a...

1 Replies

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Last post by Diamond Hell
27 Jul 2006, 11:04
Tapping metalic engine noise

Last post by Grun « 26 Jul 2006, 19:34
Replies: 24
by iain » 25 Jul 2006, 08:08
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Engine 2.1 DF. Oil changed (and flushed 300 miles
ago)

I have read through the post previously on this but
would like to know some thoughts on my...
24 Replies

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Last post by Grun
26 Jul 2006, 19:34
Lesiure Battery/Wiring

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2006, 16:59
Replies: 4
by cab360 » 26 Jul 2006, 11:08

Hi there Folks,

This is my first post since joining yesterday and looking forward to being a member so here's my first question. As well as having...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2006, 16:59
heater wont turn off!

Last post by Don-Tucker « 26 Jul 2006, 06:50
Replies: 6
by ally » 25 Jul 2006, 11:55

hello

My heater wont turn off - the tempature stick seems to be stuck in the middle - you can pull it right and left but it just springs back. Any...

6 Replies

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Last post by Don-Tucker
26 Jul 2006, 06:50
Fridge Again

Last post by diviy « 25 Jul 2006, 22:27
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 25 Jul 2006, 20:21

Just a quick one should you have the fridge level when using 240v as you do on gas Thanks Simon.

3 Replies

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Last post by diviy
25 Jul 2006, 22:27
Turbo Diesel Smoking

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2006, 20:32
Replies: 19
by georgeIRL » 12 Mar 2006, 14:52
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Folks,

I just bought my first T25, 1.6TD. Thing is its smoking like crazy on start-up, when it warms up, its fine.

The guy i bought it off recons...
19 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2006, 20:32
crew cab rear seat application

Last post by bradcab « 25 Jul 2006, 13:09
Replies: 4
by bradcab » 21 Jul 2006, 13:24

Whats the score with the rear seat in a crew cab?
Mine hasn't got one, got pictures of one to buy,
whats the box/frame it appears to sit on?
Is that...

4 Replies

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Last post by bradcab
25 Jul 2006, 13:09
3/4 width Rock and Roll bed dimensions

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jul 2006, 08:08
Replies: 14
by normalbloke » 23 Jul 2006, 12:04

Hi all,
Does anybody have the time to provide me with the dimensions of a 3/4 width rock and roll bed.I have the hinges from JK and am looking to cut...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jul 2006, 08:08
ETKA?

Last post by R0B « 25 Jul 2006, 00:13
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 24 Jul 2006, 14:33

What..where...who is ETKA?

thanks

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Last post by R0B
25 Jul 2006, 00:13
window locks and other advice needed

Last post by guz « 24 Jul 2006, 23:00
Replies: 3
by andy page » 24 Jul 2006, 09:32

New van - 89 High top. So far so good - but a few things I need help with!

1) Sliding window has no lock on in - I can't find one on Just Kampers so...

3 Replies

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Last post by guz
24 Jul 2006, 23:00
WIPERS

Last post by jokerdub « 24 Jul 2006, 18:45
Replies: 20
by MINI_BUS » 24 Jul 2006, 12:18
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do they have more than one speed on a van as my camper was previously a van.
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Last post by jokerdub
24 Jul 2006, 18:45
Anyone with an Autosleeper who can advise on leisure batt?

Last post by R0B « 24 Jul 2006, 16:34
Replies: 12
by Jonni » 19 Jul 2006, 18:03

Hi,

Does anyone have an autosleeper, with fridge and propex heater as well as a leisure battery? I'm after information on how these are all wired...

12 Replies

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Last post by R0B
24 Jul 2006, 16:34
Water on the inside

Last post by R0B « 24 Jul 2006, 15:53
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by BrokenSlider » 24 Jul 2006, 11:42

I noticed during the rain on Saturday that we have water coming in through the middle bit of the dash dripping down onto the gear stick. Is this...

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Last post by R0B
24 Jul 2006, 15:53
Propane and butane?

Last post by T2Andy « 24 Jul 2006, 15:51
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by purplechugster » 18 Jul 2006, 09:47

Due to me being a gentleman ( No love, you cant have the van for the weekend, Im going surfing, you'll have to use the tent ) my other half is taking...

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24 Jul 2006, 15:51

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