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Leisure Battery Charging

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jul 2006, 13:47
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by Dubmeister » 23 Jul 2006, 10:18

Can anyone help on this one?.

We are off on a trip shortly and I would like to get the leisure battery to work on tow charge. The battery did...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jul 2006, 13:47
any advice please??

Last post by nina « 24 Jul 2006, 10:39
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by nina » 23 Jul 2006, 16:51

Hi, I am new to this web. but we are having a problem with my T25 ( Ambrose ). He is a 1981 air cooled Devon camper and he failed the mot recently on...

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Last post by nina
24 Jul 2006, 10:39
Wing mirror glass

Last post by Diamond Hell « 23 Jul 2006, 22:25
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by Dubmeister » 23 Jul 2006, 10:22

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good source for a replacement glass for the nearside wing mirror.

Thanks.

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Last post by Diamond Hell
23 Jul 2006, 22:25
RnR bed

Last post by popide « 23 Jul 2006, 10:35
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by popide » 22 Jul 2006, 20:25

Can anyone tell me if a full width bed from a multivan ( i think ) will fit into a 1983 caravelle cl? Any help with wot goes where regarding the...

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Last post by popide
23 Jul 2006, 10:35
buzzer of doom

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Jul 2006, 20:16
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by kathyshack » 21 Jul 2006, 19:22

1.9 dg petrol.
brothers van. when driving the oil light and buzzer of doom has started coming on when changing down gear sometimes. Not all the time....

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Jul 2006, 20:16
Some advice please

Last post by Don-Tucker « 22 Jul 2006, 20:16
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by Don-Tucker » 16 Jul 2006, 07:44

The engine runs OK but uses a bit of oil,to be expected after 126000 miles,has the usual tappet noise untill they fill up so I had it in mind to do...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
22 Jul 2006, 20:16
devon pop top bed question

Last post by t25heaven « 22 Jul 2006, 10:36
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by t25heaven » 21 Jul 2006, 16:59

hi me again!!

i asked a question about the bed in my devon pop top roof when i first got her but now could really do with some measurements for the...

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Last post by t25heaven
22 Jul 2006, 10:36
Not sleeping in my caravelle

Last post by T'Onion « 21 Jul 2006, 22:15
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by jam » 17 Jul 2006, 22:04

Anyone got ideas on how to get a comfy and restfull nights sleep in a caravelle. got exellent condition interia and dont want to rip it out just to...

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Last post by T'Onion
21 Jul 2006, 22:15
Peugeot 1.9td will can I fit it?

Last post by syncroparge « 21 Jul 2006, 19:02
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by zinfandel » 21 Jul 2006, 16:31

Is it possible to fit the Peugeot 1.9td (306) into the t25? Tried the like on wiki, not working.
Iv got an old 306 good engine rest of car s##t so...

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Last post by syncroparge
21 Jul 2006, 19:02
missing storage compt locks will tail gate locks fit instead

Last post by bradcab « 21 Jul 2006, 13:26
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by bradcab » 20 Jul 2006, 23:53

the title says it all,
unless any one has a pair of with keys of course, just need the latches though locking mech still on the doors either side

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Last post by bradcab
21 Jul 2006, 13:26
Spraying outside

Last post by chrisray « 21 Jul 2006, 13:06
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by Drew » 24 May 2006, 13:52
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The time is rapidly approaching where I mess up, sorry re-spray the chuggabug. Problem is that I will be doing it outside.

Does anyone have any tips...
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Last post by chrisray
21 Jul 2006, 13:06
Part No's needed

Last post by steve8090 « 20 Jul 2006, 19:59
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by TechtroT25 » 20 Jul 2006, 19:15

Can anybody help with a couple of part no's for an early dg cooling system
Need the gasket between thermo housing and water pump
also the O ring that...

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Last post by steve8090
20 Jul 2006, 19:59
Help Required urgently

Last post by blurb55 « 20 Jul 2006, 19:53
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by blurb55 » 19 Jul 2006, 18:56

Hi all.

still having a nightmare with the cooling.

Followed Mocki's instructions but the coolant flooded back into the tank in a boiling torrent....

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Last post by blurb55
20 Jul 2006, 19:53
fidge!

Last post by DiscoDave « 19 Jul 2006, 21:52
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by DiscoDave » 18 Jul 2006, 19:41

got an 2way electolux jobby and it's not to cool!! could it be that it is supposed to be run on butane and does not enjoy propane????

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Last post by DiscoDave
19 Jul 2006, 21:52
Wiring diagrams please

Last post by R0B « 19 Jul 2006, 21:11
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by Hairbear » 19 Jul 2006, 20:56

Need JX and 1.9 diesel 1994 Golf

Any links appreciated

Cheers

Gareth

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Last post by R0B
19 Jul 2006, 21:11
does anyone know the weight of my 2.0L T25??

Last post by retroman « 19 Jul 2006, 13:00
Replies: 3
by retroman » 19 Jul 2006, 08:25

please help.....this must be the best kept secret in the world!!!
i have tried for 3 days...Yes 3 days!! i need to know so i can get breakdown cover....

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Last post by retroman
19 Jul 2006, 13:00
no power,blown fuse??

Last post by tonytech « 19 Jul 2006, 09:35
Replies: 4
by retroman » 18 Jul 2006, 14:28

the acceleration cable has toutched the k&n air filter the cable went red through heat,sparked and now everythin is dead :( can anybody tell me if...

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Last post by tonytech
19 Jul 2006, 09:35
Fridgy

Last post by vanjam « 19 Jul 2006, 07:17
Replies: 5
by mark206000 » 14 Jul 2006, 15:54

Hi all,

Tryin to get the fridge running on 12V. I've done the relay bits but am not sure about the actual fridge itself.

This is what i've got:...

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Last post by vanjam
19 Jul 2006, 07:17
Advice please

Last post by blurb55 « 19 Jul 2006, 06:53
Replies: 20
by blurb55 » 16 Jul 2006, 11:45
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Thanks for those who helped during yesterday's panic.

I have let the engine dry out and mixed up some coolant.
I began to pour this into the header...
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Last post by blurb55
19 Jul 2006, 06:53
Westfalia roof

Last post by DiscoDave « 18 Jul 2006, 21:55
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by drunknmonkey » 18 Jul 2006, 21:08

Hi, my westy pop top canvas has a few holes in it but I cannot get a replacement until october!!! Would any of you good souls out there know of any...

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Last post by DiscoDave
18 Jul 2006, 21:55
Sun Roof

Last post by colouredFunk « 18 Jul 2006, 21:19
Replies: 2
by colouredFunk » 18 Jul 2006, 15:40

Hey,

I'm thinking of getting a sun roof for the cabin bit.

do i have to get a certain type or anything...so it fits in with the bend of the roof?

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Last post by colouredFunk
18 Jul 2006, 21:19
More Fridge questions ....Sorry !!

Last post by Dan Wood « 18 Jul 2006, 15:04
Replies: 9
by weejoe » 17 Jul 2006, 23:12

With this being my 1st camper I'm a little clueless to the whole fridge operation thing.

The van is parked at home on a hill so I haven't had a...

9 Replies

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Last post by Dan Wood
18 Jul 2006, 15:04
CAPTAINS SWIVEL BASE

Last post by guz « 18 Jul 2006, 08:55
Replies: 6
by COURGETTE » 16 Jul 2006, 13:32

A friend of mine found some instructions on the net, on how to make yer own captains base D I Y , but then got distracted and lost the site, does...

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Last post by guz
18 Jul 2006, 08:55
tyres when worn

Last post by shepster « 18 Jul 2006, 07:27
Replies: 3
by jed the spread » 17 Jul 2006, 15:27

the tyres on my front wheels are worn on the inside edge like a good un.when i get my new tyres put on do the tyre place a*** around to stop this...

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Last post by shepster
18 Jul 2006, 07:27
Sliding door handle loose

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jul 2006, 21:26
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 16 Jul 2006, 22:56

I'm sure others have had this prob. The handle becomes loose and starts to scrape the paintwork. Are there known wear points (ie a spacer/bearing) or...

4 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jul 2006, 21:26
Mechanic - Coventry

Last post by vwstanley66 « 17 Jul 2006, 17:43
Replies: 10
by paulheywood » 17 Jul 2006, 12:29

Just come back from two days in the Peak District with the van... and now with four weeks to go till the next trip it gives me a bit of time to sort...

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Last post by vwstanley66
17 Jul 2006, 17:43
Wiring the leisure battery - no, the answer is not in Wiki!!

Last post by Jonni « 17 Jul 2006, 16:27
Replies: 9
by Jonni » 16 Jul 2006, 21:45

I'm really annoyed with myself for not understanding this. My main battery is hooked up to the Zig, propex heater and fridge. I have bought a second...

9 Replies

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Last post by Jonni
17 Jul 2006, 16:27
sticking sliding door

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jul 2006, 14:15
Replies: 12
by kathyshack » 11 Jul 2006, 14:24

Hi guys,
I have recently fitted on of those wind out awnings, and could only fit it on the side of my van which has a sticking slider (twin slider)....

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jul 2006, 14:15
a couple of questions

Last post by Mocki « 16 Jul 2006, 20:52
Replies: 2
by dink » 16 Jul 2006, 17:45

what sort of economy should i be able to expect from a tin tip 1.9 DG petrol, it's not thrashed, driven carefuly

speakers in cab doors, where's the...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
16 Jul 2006, 20:52
Ignition wires / immobilising

Last post by Mocki « 16 Jul 2006, 20:48
Replies: 4
by mark206000 » 16 Jul 2006, 12:34

Hi,

I want to put a simple toggle switch immobiliser somewhere in the van.

Where and how would be the best place to fit something like this ?...

4 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
16 Jul 2006, 20:48
non T25 question

Last post by blu trukkie « 16 Jul 2006, 19:15
Replies: 3
by blu trukkie » 16 Jul 2006, 14:57

MOT question....

Is it an mot failure if the front shox, (on an old beetle), dont have any top shrouds fitted to the shox, (so that the plunger rod...

3 Replies

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Last post by blu trukkie
16 Jul 2006, 19:15
Porsche Wheels

Last post by rtomuk « 16 Jul 2006, 18:02
Replies: 2
by rtomuk » 16 Jul 2006, 15:38

Could anyone give me info af how to fit porsche cup wheels please ?
Are they a straight fitment or do you need adapters (if so where from?) or can...

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Last post by rtomuk
16 Jul 2006, 18:02
how low is this bus

Last post by dink « 16 Jul 2006, 17:37
Replies: 4
by dink » 12 Jul 2006, 18:41

if a bus has 360mm from the center of the wheel for the bottom most edge of the wheel arch front and back, how much has it been lowered by
a friend...

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Last post by dink
16 Jul 2006, 17:37
alloys

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jul 2006, 16:56
Replies: 1
by colynmac » 16 Jul 2006, 15:49

Have just bought a set of Caravelle alloys for my high top.

They came with good 205/70 R14 95H tyres on. Will they be ok on my camper, or should I...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jul 2006, 16:56
ARE THESE AVAILABLE

Last post by OLD ONE « 16 Jul 2006, 16:06
Replies: 3
by OLD ONE » 16 Jul 2006, 12:06

Hi all ,,, Little problem, and I mean little.
Just washed the Van, drying off around head lamps(4 lamps) found one of the small lamps rattling....

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Last post by OLD ONE
16 Jul 2006, 16:06
Needing advice Wiring head unit to leisure battery

Last post by weejoe « 16 Jul 2006, 14:28
Replies: 4
by weejoe » 15 Jul 2006, 22:51

Gidday all :)

Just getting the van the way I need it for my trip at the end of the month.

WRT hooking up the head unit to the leisure battery

1....

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Last post by weejoe
16 Jul 2006, 14:28
Wireing a VDO unit

Last post by zinfandel « 15 Jul 2006, 20:40
Replies: 2
by zinfandel » 14 Jul 2006, 21:26

Box of bits from JK arrived today to fit oil pressure gauge, no wireing diagram :(

on the back of the gauge I have + / - / S S I take it go's to...

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Last post by zinfandel
15 Jul 2006, 20:40
Keys locked in van!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Jul 2006, 11:47
Replies: 5
by vwstanley66 » 13 Jul 2006, 22:48

Stupid stupid, I've managed to lock both sets of keys in my van.
Am I likely to be able to open my 1989 van with other VW keys, if not which is the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Jul 2006, 11:47
front grill?

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jul 2006, 07:51
Replies: 3
by WADDI » 15 Jul 2006, 06:26

Pardon the ignorance has I do not own my T25 yet.

but a T25 engine is at the rear, correct?
so does the front grille actually serve any mechanical...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jul 2006, 07:51
Westy Owners inside lights

Last post by simoncummins « 15 Jul 2006, 07:45
Replies: 2
by simoncummins » 14 Jul 2006, 22:09

Ive just been messing with my van 1990 westy my inside camping lights are wired to the same fuse as the lights that come on when you open the front...

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Last post by simoncummins
15 Jul 2006, 07:45
Welding/brazing/extending dipsticks

Last post by oldiguana « 15 Jul 2006, 00:06
Replies: 2
by vwstanley66 » 14 Jul 2006, 09:53

Having fitted a car engine to my van I need to extend the dipstick to get an oil reading. I found out yesterday that welding dipsticks doesnt work....

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Last post by oldiguana
15 Jul 2006, 00:06
Alloys again

Last post by chipster1 « 14 Jul 2006, 18:41
Replies: 4
by chipster1 » 14 Jul 2006, 13:07

Do granada scorpio alloys fit straight on or do they need machining? I've seen the threads and somebody has offered me some. :lol:

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Last post by chipster1
14 Jul 2006, 18:41
What do the door vents do?

Last post by Mocki « 14 Jul 2006, 09:13
Replies: 6
by Jonni » 08 Jul 2006, 10:00

Just out of interest. My van has two blue coloured door vents at the bottom of each of the cab doors. What are they for?

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Last post by Mocki
14 Jul 2006, 09:13
smaller steering wheels on t3's

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Jul 2006, 08:56
Replies: 8
by dink » 12 Jul 2006, 19:05

i've read about people using smaller steering wheels on their t3's, but they get in the way of seeing the various warning lights
has anyone got...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Jul 2006, 08:56
AAarrghghghghghgh Oil light!

Last post by ringo « 14 Jul 2006, 08:09
Replies: 5
by Horney » 13 Jul 2006, 12:37

Ok so I have just read all the posts about this and I'm kinda worried.

My oil light has come on dimly and when I rev the engine it gets brighter. On...

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Last post by ringo
14 Jul 2006, 08:09
Rear Wheel Arches

Last post by lhd « 13 Jul 2006, 19:14
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 30 Jun 2006, 21:53

ChickenKoop and I were discussing real wheel arches. It would seem that these panels virtually follow the line of the arches behind if one follows...

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Last post by lhd
13 Jul 2006, 19:14
What wiring should I use for Electrics in the Van.

Last post by pictonroad « 13 Jul 2006, 16:37
Replies: 14
by pictonroad » 12 Jul 2006, 11:43

Hi all,

I want to put some more lights and a cigarette lighter socket or two in the van. What wire should I use, mains cable from B&Q? or does it...

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Last post by pictonroad
13 Jul 2006, 16:37
Tinware screw size???

Last post by tobzman « 13 Jul 2006, 14:20
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by tobzman » 12 Jul 2006, 13:28

Does anybody know for sure what size tinware screws are???
I've seen pictures and they look in the order of M5x10mm???

I've got some tinware to...

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Last post by tobzman
13 Jul 2006, 14:20
T25 high top aztec conversion transporter

Last post by Fred « 13 Jul 2006, 14:17
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by Fred » 10 Jul 2006, 12:39

I have just inherited this vehicle from my daughter and been told to treat it lovingly, with the result that I am treating some rust spots. Obviously...

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Last post by Fred
13 Jul 2006, 14:17
Help! Bull bar wont seem to fit

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Jul 2006, 08:30
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by jlk55 » 11 Jul 2006, 17:04
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Hi there, we recently bought a bull bar for our type 25 camper from a chap at the autojumble at Stonor. He assured us it came off his Caravelle and...
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13 Jul 2006, 08:30

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