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HORN

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 Jun 2006, 09:42
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by domiles1 » 15 Jun 2006, 13:57

My T25 horn has packed up and I need to replace it. I bought a standard Halfords replacement car horn but it does not work on the van and I'm...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 Jun 2006, 09:42
part number

Last post by Aidan « 20 Jun 2006, 21:12
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 20 Jun 2006, 16:49

can anyone tell me the part number for the hot/cold cable to valve + hot water valve for the heating 1.6d 1983. Cant find these parts so thought I...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Jun 2006, 21:12
paint code gurus

Last post by Drew « 20 Jun 2006, 09:56
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by sventhrusta » 20 Jun 2006, 08:36

My gipsy is mostly Pastel white but the trim is beige,yellow and red-anyone any ideas on the colours/paint codes-partic the red,need to touch up the...

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Last post by Drew
20 Jun 2006, 09:56
Fitting a leisure battery

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 Jun 2006, 07:13
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by Jonni » 17 Jun 2006, 16:29

Hi,

I going to fit a leisure battery to my '86 autosleeper. It isn't wired up for one. I take all I'll need is a relay/split charger thingy, like JK...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 Jun 2006, 07:13
Audi A6 Wheels?

Last post by fireturk « 19 Jun 2006, 22:32
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by Beach Bum » 19 Jun 2006, 21:19

My mate wants to know if they will fit straight on, if not what is required.
He has a D reg high top van, standard not lowered.

Any feedback greatly...

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Last post by fireturk
19 Jun 2006, 22:32
Tow bar wiring

Last post by dp67bug « 19 Jun 2006, 22:23
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by badger » 10 May 2006, 19:18

Van already had a towbar fitted when i bought it, which i presumed would be wired...bought a trailer today, but found most of the lights don't work....

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Last post by dp67bug
19 Jun 2006, 22:23
Has anyone used activ8?

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jun 2006, 19:53
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by happytheman » 19 Jun 2006, 10:59

Hi, has anyone used it? A biker friend said it was fantastic and had seen a demonstration of it in action and was wondering if anyone had used it in...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Jun 2006, 19:53
Fridge door

Last post by Tex Ritter « 18 Jun 2006, 10:18
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by Don-Tucker » 17 Jun 2006, 18:36

Does anyone know how the Electrolux fridge door comes off,I don't want to lever the hinges up in case they snap ,the bottom plastic bit has come...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
18 Jun 2006, 10:18
Front Wheeeel bearing adjustment

Last post by Little legs « 17 Jun 2006, 22:24
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by Little legs » 17 Jun 2006, 15:41

Hello,
First of all I have looked on Wiki
I rencently read a post on front wheel bearing adjustment but can't seem to find it (maybe it was all a...

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Last post by Little legs
17 Jun 2006, 22:24
Hello and heres our first question

Last post by Tex Ritter « 17 Jun 2006, 19:40
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by TamarandJulian » 15 Jun 2006, 21:18

Hi everyone- we've just taken delivery of our first camper. Its a 1987 2.1 autohomes Komet. The whole family are really excited- so much that we had...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
17 Jun 2006, 19:40
waxoil

Last post by monkeynut « 17 Jun 2006, 08:21
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by trikey » 13 Jun 2006, 21:12

looking for something to spray onto the inside pannels of my van, obviously it needs to have some sort of pipe so i can apply it to all the hard to...

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Last post by monkeynut
17 Jun 2006, 08:21
WHEEL STUD BUTCHER,ANYBODY GOT ANY SPARES/ADVICE?

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Jun 2006, 00:54
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by oldiguana » 15 Jun 2006, 06:33

eyup duck,i seem to be posting a lot of posts of late,hope they can be used by other in the same dilemmas,anyway some a*******e has beaten the crap...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Jun 2006, 00:54
Oil

Last post by R0B « 16 Jun 2006, 15:16
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by yorkie » 16 Jun 2006, 10:47

What is the best type and brand of oil to use for my 1.6TD?

I've only had it a couple of weeks but so far I've used Castrol Edge 5W40.

Also,...

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Last post by R0B
16 Jun 2006, 15:16
Sliding door question

Last post by Miss Marple « 16 Jun 2006, 14:25
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by Miss Marple » 05 Jun 2006, 10:26

Morning everyone! I'm a bit confused. On our sliding door, at the top, there is a piece missing where it runs along the track (there is just a metal...

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Last post by Miss Marple
16 Jun 2006, 14:25
Want to use Sat Nav, but haveno cigarette lighter socket....

Last post by jen « 15 Jun 2006, 22:43
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by herby » 13 Jun 2006, 14:20

OK, so - i really really want to install Sat Nav, but it *has* to be removable.

Problem is, the van has no cigarette lighter socket, which is how...

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Last post by jen
15 Jun 2006, 22:43
What T25 to buy for a Tow Car?

Last post by stevel « 14 Jun 2006, 20:56
Replies: 5
by Mr Big » 12 Jun 2006, 22:14

I am currently looking for a T25 van to camp in, and use as a tow-wagon for my track car.

Given my budget I can really only hope for a 1.9...

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Last post by stevel
14 Jun 2006, 20:56
Propex unit under the Van?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jun 2006, 18:59
Replies: 10
by trickytroggle » 13 Jun 2006, 18:25

Hello
when I looked under my t25 transporter van to see where the cables and gas line went I saw them going into a box under the middle of the van? I...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jun 2006, 18:59
Battery

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jun 2006, 18:55
Replies: 8
by colouredFunk » 13 Jun 2006, 15:36

Hey guys,

I've got a little problem with my Van Battery; Done a few tests today and it seems if I leave BOTH my radio and ignition it flattens the...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jun 2006, 18:55
Jack and lever

Last post by Bowton Lad « 14 Jun 2006, 17:26
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by yorkie » 14 Jun 2006, 15:32

Hi
Where (if at all) is the jack and wheel nut spanner kept on T25s?

I bought my van a couple of weeks ago and I've just thought about it now.

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Last post by Bowton Lad
14 Jun 2006, 17:26
Solar panel to power fridge

Last post by jed the spread « 14 Jun 2006, 11:33
Replies: 9
by paulw » 13 Jun 2006, 15:29

My 3 way fridge like most peoples works fine on mains, good on 12v when on the move but is only just OK with gas! How do i or can i use a Solar Panel...

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Last post by jed the spread
14 Jun 2006, 11:33
Front damper-Top Nut -Siezed

Last post by mrmuch « 14 Jun 2006, 07:49
Replies: 9
by mrmuch » 09 Jun 2006, 13:11

Before i get the blow torch out (last resort),

any handy tips on undoing the top nut on the front shock absorber?

I've wd40'd it and tapped it to...

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Last post by mrmuch
14 Jun 2006, 07:49
T25 LHD - Better Mirrors

Last post by jackandcicely « 13 Jun 2006, 18:10
Replies: 16
by sorebums » 07 Jun 2006, 11:38
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Folks

We've a T25 Westy LHD - It's a bit stressful on the overtaking lark...

Problem 1 - there's a cabinet mounted from the van's ceiling above the...
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Last post by jackandcicely
13 Jun 2006, 18:10
Leisure battery into a 1986 Autosleeper

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jun 2006, 21:32
Replies: 3
by Jonni » 12 Jun 2006, 11:45

I've just bought a 1986 T25 autosleeper. I want to fit a leisure battery, but there is no wiring for it. I'm thinking all I need is the JK kit +...

3 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jun 2006, 21:32
oo eh le washer bortul??????????????????????????????????????

Last post by R0B « 12 Jun 2006, 16:35
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 12 Jun 2006, 08:21

so for the french ducks,in was always crap at it when i bothered to got o school,much more pressing matters though,where the hell is the washer...

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Last post by R0B
12 Jun 2006, 16:35
Blocked Radiator

Last post by Arvi « 12 Jun 2006, 11:47
Replies: 2
by Arvi » 12 Jun 2006, 08:52

high finally going to change my radiator

took it out and it is blocked as suspected

shopping list is new rad and thero

ihave tried to flush...

2 Replies

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Last post by Arvi
12 Jun 2006, 11:47
Missing BHP?

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jun 2006, 10:57
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 11 Jun 2006, 21:24

I've been told that the exhaust on my '86 DG 1.9 is the older version and so is wrong for its year (back box has side entrances.instead of one end )...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jun 2006, 10:57
Broken horn contacts

Last post by Ivorblueun « 11 Jun 2006, 22:12
Replies: 5
by Dud » 08 Jun 2006, 18:42

The metal ring on the back of the steering wheel that makes the contact with a bit of metal on the steering column has just snapped. So horn does not...

5 Replies

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Last post by Ivorblueun
11 Jun 2006, 22:12
Where's the leisure batt on an autosleeper?

Last post by Jonni « 11 Jun 2006, 13:01
Replies: 4
by Jonni » 07 Jun 2006, 17:58

I just bought an autosleeper (1986) where woudl i find the batteries?

Jonni

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Last post by Jonni
11 Jun 2006, 13:01
Part Identification required & Part Required

Last post by tonytech « 10 Jun 2006, 21:39
Replies: 3
by heftybill » 09 Jun 2006, 14:54

Please%20help,%20my%2081%20air%20cooled%20has%20broken%20down%204%20times%20in%20the%20last%202%20weeks,%20i%20believe%20the%20culpret%20is%20the%20pa...

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Last post by tonytech
10 Jun 2006, 21:39
Audi AAz 1900TD..

Last post by andysimpson « 10 Jun 2006, 15:17
Replies: 8
by fireturk » 08 Jun 2006, 23:52

Just been offered a complete Audi 80 Td AAZ..
Will this engine suit a T25 Diesel,or is the Audi AAZ different to the VW engine,I notice alternator is...

8 Replies

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Last post by andysimpson
10 Jun 2006, 15:17
Using an undersized battery

Last post by MacAoidh « 10 Jun 2006, 08:39
Replies: 8
by MacAoidh » 06 Jun 2006, 14:22

A few months ago the battery died on my Honda Civic 1.4; I nicked the biggie out of my van, which hasn't helped in the process of getting it back on...

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Last post by MacAoidh
10 Jun 2006, 08:39
No brake lights

Last post by marshy1927 « 09 Jun 2006, 21:14
Replies: 4
by marshy1927 » 09 Jun 2006, 20:39

Hi guys

Checking the lights on my van and i've got a few problems:

No reversing light - bulb is OK

and no brake lights - bulbs are OK

No chance...

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Last post by marshy1927
09 Jun 2006, 21:14
URGENT URGENT URGENT. SUM GITS SMASHED ME WINDOW

Last post by Dud « 09 Jun 2006, 19:26
Replies: 2
by Bendyknees » 09 Jun 2006, 17:46

Hey guys. supposed to be going away to a family renunion tomorrow, an just as i was loadin up ma van, sum little smeg has smashed my sliding side...

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Last post by Dud
09 Jun 2006, 19:26
head reconditioning

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Jun 2006, 12:35
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 09 Jun 2006, 10:35

I'm getting a head reconditioned of unknown history, whats the plot do I just drop it in at a reconditioners and say make it good or is there a list...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Jun 2006, 12:35
Headlamps: general questions

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jun 2006, 10:39
Replies: 2
by MacAoidh » 09 Jun 2006, 07:55

I need a new (round) headlamp for the MoT, as the glass is cracked, water has got in etc.

Reading another thread I'm wondering if there are...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jun 2006, 10:39
Dug Bender of metal

Last post by germman « 09 Jun 2006, 10:27
Replies: 4
by Hacksawbob » 08 Jun 2006, 11:01

Dazzer or anyone else for that matter. Do you think the LT mirrors be bent to be more verticle? I know the bottom bracket cam be removed with a dowel...

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Last post by germman
09 Jun 2006, 10:27
fridge unit

Last post by Don-Tucker « 09 Jun 2006, 06:44
Replies: 6
by colynmac » 07 Jun 2006, 18:29

just bought a T25 with a new Electrolux fridge fitted but I did not get instuctions on how to fire it up.

I have tried the gas with ignitor but I am...

6 Replies

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Last post by Don-Tucker
09 Jun 2006, 06:44
ticking sound...

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Jun 2006, 21:39
Replies: 15
by chukaspaz » 08 Jun 2006, 12:00
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Hi,

recently my van has started sounding like what is best described as a sewing machine...its almost humourous its that bad...sounds like ze...
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Jun 2006, 21:39
Where to get spray flock like FROST do?

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 08 Jun 2006, 21:02
Replies: 3
by futurecut » 04 Jun 2006, 17:29

Can often find frost items cheaper but can't find this stuff- want it for around my windows where the carpet doesn't fit well

Ta

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
08 Jun 2006, 21:02
Sanding bodywork

Last post by purplechugster « 08 Jun 2006, 15:18
Replies: 7
by Drew » 08 Jun 2006, 10:08

I'm going to be bodging the paintwork on the chuggabug in the next few weeks and started rubbing down the worst of the panels last night by hand.

I...

7 Replies

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Last post by purplechugster
08 Jun 2006, 15:18
VW Specialists in South West

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 08 Jun 2006, 15:10
Replies: 8
by thegamwellsmythes » 07 Jun 2006, 07:14

We are off to Cornwall in a couple of weeks but have had a series of small (but enough to stop her working) problems with the bus (1985 T25 called...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
08 Jun 2006, 15:10
Just Kampers 2006 Catalogue Error

Last post by Drew « 08 Jun 2006, 09:43
Replies: 6
by Ian Hulley » 07 Jun 2006, 13:04

In their latest T25 catalogue on the later 1.9DG cooling system they show the coolant header tank and the top-up reservoir (i.e. the one behind the...

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Last post by Drew
08 Jun 2006, 09:43
Front hub nut tension

Last post by Dubmeister « 07 Jun 2006, 19:54
Replies: 6
by Dubmeister » 29 May 2006, 13:11

I am renewing the front discs and varoius other braking components. Can anyone advise on the method to achieve the correct hub nut tension.
Following...

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Last post by Dubmeister
07 Jun 2006, 19:54
J tubes!

Last post by steve8090 « 07 Jun 2006, 16:58
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by stutvt » 07 Jun 2006, 16:02

Does anybody know how i can get rid of my Aircooled heat exchangers.

Does anybody sell 2.0 cu engine J tubes???

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Last post by steve8090
07 Jun 2006, 16:58
sussies!

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Jun 2006, 09:46
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by deepdale » 05 Jun 2006, 20:48

Can anyone assist with a supplier for the anti roll bar link lower bushes. They re the ones in two halves, i have seen the uppers on JK and the link...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Jun 2006, 09:46
headlamp?

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Jun 2006, 17:17
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by S.OSHEA » 06 Jun 2006, 10:02

Hi,can anyone tell me what crystal headlamps are,+how much an improvement they make on a t 25?cheers steve.o

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Jun 2006, 17:17
Inertia rear seatbelt fitting advice please.

Last post by camper « 06 Jun 2006, 15:34
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by camper » 06 Jun 2006, 13:30

I have a 1981 devon conversion Aircooled.There is a lap belt for one person and a inertia seatbelt that is not fitted.I noticed at the rear there is...

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Last post by camper
06 Jun 2006, 15:34
SEAM RUST

Last post by woody1977 « 06 Jun 2006, 13:54
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by woody1977 » 22 May 2006, 19:58

what is the best method for getting the rust out of the panel seams?

i used a chistle to get the old sealer out. Sanded, wire brushed, used a...

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Last post by woody1977
06 Jun 2006, 13:54
North East Garage

Last post by monsho « 06 Jun 2006, 12:10
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by zimbo » 04 Jun 2006, 13:24

Hi there

Can anyone recommend a good reliable garage in the Newcastle/North-East area that specialises in T3's?

Ta!

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Last post by monsho
06 Jun 2006, 12:10
Merc 190 Penta wheels???????

Last post by Wobbly Bob « 06 Jun 2006, 08:46
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by Wobbly Bob » 04 Jun 2006, 20:04

Hi there does anyone know if a set of penta wheels (the 5 spoke ones) of an old merc 190e will fit my 82 wedge? Or do I require any modifications to...

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06 Jun 2006, 08:46

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