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Sink water pump

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 26 May 2006, 15:31
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by BaaaadSlider » 26 May 2006, 08:09

Sorry if this has been covered before but im new here so please be gentle.
We have just bought a t25 and are going away this weekend, the interior...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
26 May 2006, 15:31
Wiring probs...........

Last post by trickydicky « 26 May 2006, 09:11
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by shepster » 26 May 2006, 07:00

Without the lights on everything is fine, on side lights everything is also ok BUT when i put dipped beam on the left front indicator comes on as...

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Last post by trickydicky
26 May 2006, 09:11
Can anyone explain the Zig Unit?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 May 2006, 22:48
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by colouredFunk » 24 May 2006, 22:16

hey peps,

I have a leisure drive conversion with a cp400 zig unit. I understand the very basics on how the zig unit works, but has anyone got a...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 May 2006, 22:48
Does this sound dodgy?

Last post by philippacman « 25 May 2006, 19:34
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by ladyeleanor » 22 May 2006, 14:03

Bloke selling a 1.9 TD code AAZ for 275 quid? With 2 months warranty.

Don't know the mileage as yet.

What other questions do i ask before i buy?...

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Last post by philippacman
25 May 2006, 19:34
front Grill

Last post by colynmac « 25 May 2006, 16:58
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by colynmac » 20 May 2006, 09:13

I noticed the lower grill on my T3 is going a brownish colour unlike the top grill which remains Black.

I would like to spray the lower grill Black....

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Last post by colynmac
25 May 2006, 16:58
PANIC!!!

Last post by TSM « 25 May 2006, 08:23
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by TSM » 22 May 2006, 17:45

Im going to cornwall on thursday and i cannot get the van to idle,

1989 DG running early cooling system in 1985 panel

The carb was running far to...

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Last post by TSM
25 May 2006, 08:23
Running an old Aircooled engine again.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 25 May 2006, 06:19
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by geordie skydiver » 23 May 2006, 09:53

Ok, so I just bought this van:

In order to swap the engine into my Westy.

The engine hasn't been run for 10 years, but it starts and idles ok....

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Last post by geordie skydiver
25 May 2006, 06:19
help / advice needed

Last post by Cruz « 24 May 2006, 22:12
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by kathyshack » 24 May 2006, 10:11

Hi,
Just a quick post in between feeds!
My brothers van has just been for a service and MOT which it passed, which is great! It has been stood since...

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Last post by Cruz
24 May 2006, 22:12
underseal

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 May 2006, 19:57
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 24 May 2006, 18:50

I take it that vw put the white underseal under me van? I have seen the underside of another pastel white and it looked the same as mine.
Am I...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 May 2006, 19:57
rear brake lights

Last post by tonytech « 24 May 2006, 14:47
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by ripple » 23 May 2006, 16:47

Hi everyone, im quite new to here and have a question, ive looked through the wiki faq page and couldnt find an answer.

Im looking to find out which...

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Last post by tonytech
24 May 2006, 14:47
towbar wiring

Last post by DiscoDave « 23 May 2006, 21:46
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by purpletony » 23 May 2006, 19:10

hiya has anybody got a simple to follow wiring diagram for a towbar

im crap at following diagrams so the easier the better

cheers Tony

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Last post by DiscoDave
23 May 2006, 21:46
Gas Fridge Problems....

Last post by carl666 « 23 May 2006, 21:44
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by carl666 » 21 May 2006, 17:32

I have just put my fridge back in after fitting some new cupboards and when I fire it up it runs for anything from 2-10mins and then goes out.
I sat...

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Last post by carl666
23 May 2006, 21:44
its works

Last post by carl666 « 23 May 2006, 21:42
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 23 May 2006, 19:27

it works it works it works, at last its runnin god damn it. yee ha i won !!!

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Last post by carl666
23 May 2006, 21:42
air cooled thermostat

Last post by sixsprings « 23 May 2006, 21:11
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by ermie571 » 22 May 2006, 16:38

Hi,
in my desire to learn sommat new about the van every day, please could someone knowledgable explain about thermostat on a/c?

I know that the...

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Last post by sixsprings
23 May 2006, 21:11
Fitting wind deflectors (fixed)

Last post by Cruz « 23 May 2006, 19:42
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by Cruz » 23 May 2006, 19:07

Just aquired mine from Mr & Mrs Mercdoctor (many thanks) and I'm currently experiencing difficulty in getting them to fit and stay in place.

The...

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Last post by Cruz
23 May 2006, 19:42
Seat runners removal

Last post by Wobbly Bob « 23 May 2006, 13:16
Replies: 4
by jimbobbig » 13 May 2006, 18:19

I'm trying to install a swivel base in my 89 caravelle. Whats the best way to remove the original runners. They seem to be spot welded in.

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Last post by Wobbly Bob
23 May 2006, 13:16
tyre pressure

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 22 May 2006, 21:26
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by beatnutt » 20 May 2006, 10:58

any 1 know the correct tyre pressure 4 type 25 ?

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
22 May 2006, 21:26
Tyre pressures

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2006, 21:21
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by colynmac » 22 May 2006, 18:10

I have looked over the Wiki site and could not find the correct tyre pressure for my new 195/80 R14 Hankook RAO8's fitted on my 89 High top.

The...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2006, 21:21
Schofield door seals

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 22 May 2006, 21:07
Replies: 13
by richnewton » 17 May 2006, 08:40

Anyone used his door seals, half the price of JK, just wondered what the quality is like?
cheers rich

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
22 May 2006, 21:07
wheel nut torque's

Last post by Frostbus « 22 May 2006, 20:15
Replies: 9
by Frostbus » 21 May 2006, 06:59

Hi all

wheel nut torque settings why are they so high? have checked all the books and asked on here, all say approx 140 ft pounds.

done back wheels...

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Last post by Frostbus
22 May 2006, 20:15
missing seatbelt mounts

Last post by stevewright76 « 22 May 2006, 12:19
Replies: 8
by stevewright76 » 14 May 2006, 11:11

I'm a little confused - I've taken out quite a bit of interior to fit lapbelts, only to find I seem to have two mounting points mising!

I have the...

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Last post by stevewright76
22 May 2006, 12:19
Sliding window felt draught strip?

Last post by Arvi « 22 May 2006, 10:25
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 21 May 2006, 23:55

Anyone got any suggestions on what I can use?

The window used to have one that had come loose, black and mouldy (I'm assuming that at some stage it...

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Last post by Arvi
22 May 2006, 10:25
central locking to tailgate

Last post by angry vanagon « 21 May 2006, 22:34
Replies: 4
by vanjam » 20 May 2006, 01:37

I installed a Maplins central locking system on the driver, passenger and side door but couldn't apply it to the tailgate lock which is just a...

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Last post by angry vanagon
21 May 2006, 22:34
glowplug

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 May 2006, 17:32
Replies: 4
by supperbuk » 14 May 2006, 21:33

hi all
i have been tryiny to change the glowplug on my t25 16d i ordered 1 from just kampers but its not right seems the conections are to big could...

4 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 May 2006, 17:32
Door speakers

Last post by colynmac « 21 May 2006, 16:13
Replies: 4
by colynmac » 20 May 2006, 18:21

I want to add two door speakers but do not know where to thread the wires.
The vent from door to dash looks the most obvious but it looks fairly well...

4 Replies

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Last post by colynmac
21 May 2006, 16:13
Westfalia Joker 1980 Camping Electrical Problems

Last post by horizontal kipper « 21 May 2006, 08:48
Replies: 3
by horizontal kipper » 20 May 2006, 12:13

Hi all

First time on the forum have recently bought a 1980 joker 1 and have started to try and get things working, don't seem to have any power...

3 Replies

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Last post by horizontal kipper
21 May 2006, 08:48
Which Tailgate Gas Strut is Knackered

Last post by Tex Ritter « 20 May 2006, 19:27
Replies: 15
by sorebums » 17 May 2006, 12:20
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The tailgate on my Standard T25 won't stay up - when I raise it, it slowly sinks in a dignified manner - like watching a boat sink.

I've detached...
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Last post by Tex Ritter
20 May 2006, 19:27
Little red light

Last post by monkeynut « 20 May 2006, 16:50
Replies: 19
by domiles1 » 16 May 2006, 11:59
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The little red light in the middle of the temperature gauge - what's it for? And what does it mean when its flashing?
Sorry to ask daft question but...
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Last post by monkeynut
20 May 2006, 16:50
Front grill

Last post by Tex Ritter « 20 May 2006, 16:47
Replies: 3
by BaaaadSlider » 19 May 2006, 12:33

Hi, i'm new to all this so sorry if this has been covered b4.
I was just wondering if you had to take the front grill off to change the vw badge over...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
20 May 2006, 16:47
Another sat nav question

Last post by Ade « 20 May 2006, 16:43
Replies: 2
by Headley18 » 19 May 2006, 19:52

Just found out that I can't load Tomtom on my phone because it has Symbian OS not windows, but I can use Navicore, anybody got, used/using or any...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ade
20 May 2006, 16:43
How do i get the bloody fridge to work folks?

Last post by Ade « 20 May 2006, 16:34
Replies: 1
by ladyeleanor » 20 May 2006, 13:35

Apart from the obvious, like plugging the electric hook up in..
How do i get me 3 way fridge to work?

And what's the 2 little switches for on the...

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Last post by Ade
20 May 2006, 16:34
wheel threads ???

Last post by Ivorblueun « 19 May 2006, 18:08
Replies: 4
by belle in progress » 18 May 2006, 22:35

hi, heres an easy one (i hope)

what is the size of the studs / nuts

m14 i think?? is that 14 mm?? then theres another number is it 1.5??

anyone...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
19 May 2006, 18:08
PSI

Last post by kevtherev « 18 May 2006, 20:56
Replies: 7
by Flem » 17 May 2006, 12:12

Hi All

I am sure this must be on the Wiki but all i can find is about rim sizes etc.

also did seaches but only found psi ratings for merc tyers...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 May 2006, 20:56
Puddles...

Last post by T'Onion « 18 May 2006, 19:21
Replies: 10
by Drew » 18 May 2006, 10:57

... in the passenger footwell.

Now, I assumed that it was rot around the windscreen but on reflection, they only happen when I'm moving and not when...

10 Replies

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Last post by T'Onion
18 May 2006, 19:21
OK I'm going to ask - How do you get the spare wheel out??!

Last post by Mocki « 18 May 2006, 16:09
Replies: 19
by sorebums » 17 May 2006, 19:17
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I've looked on Wiki. I've done a search on the Forum. I've bought the Manual from JK 'Tells you just about everything you need to know' - no it...
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Last post by Mocki
18 May 2006, 16:09
New Tap - Leisure Drive

Last post by Mocki « 18 May 2006, 08:51
Replies: 7
by colouredFunk » 17 May 2006, 21:19

Hey peeps,

Does anyone know where I can get a new tap from? I don't want pump on it or anything, just a nice simple tap...

My one has leeks :o...

7 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
18 May 2006, 08:51
Drivers door lock unsecure

Last post by Cruz « 17 May 2006, 22:35
Replies: 11
by Cruz » 10 May 2006, 18:18

Hi Guys

Found out the other day that the drivers door lock will open using any old key. As long as the key is thin enough to fit into the key hole...

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Last post by Cruz
17 May 2006, 22:35
Tyres

Last post by Ivorblueun « 17 May 2006, 22:23
Replies: 3
by Beach Bum » 16 May 2006, 22:27

I am fitting a set of Porsche Boxter alloys and have been advised by my local tyre fitters to fit:
205 45 17 front
225 45 17 rear

They are 17 inch...

3 Replies

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Last post by Ivorblueun
17 May 2006, 22:23
horn ring knackered

Last post by skell « 17 May 2006, 17:37
Replies: 4
by skell » 15 May 2006, 18:57

I've got intermittent horn problem (of the horn works when driving in a straight line but not when cornering nature). Took steering wheel off and...

4 Replies

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Last post by skell
17 May 2006, 17:37
misbehaving dash

Last post by Hacksawbob « 17 May 2006, 07:51
Replies: 3
by Sir Chad » 16 May 2006, 21:22

My 84 1.9 W/C is possessed!
oil warning light never lights up but sender is OK and LED is fine :?
flashing light on water gauge sometimes flashes...

3 Replies

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Last post by Hacksawbob
17 May 2006, 07:51
Why doesn't my tap in my sink work?

Last post by DiscoDave « 17 May 2006, 05:49
Replies: 30
by Kool-Kamper » 16 May 2006, 16:53
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Hi, I have a sink with a tap in my camper- very nice! but it doesn't work. I have checked the fuses in the fuse bit and the fuses in the Zigzag bit....
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Last post by DiscoDave
17 May 2006, 05:49
T25 Steering Security Lock

Last post by andysimpson « 16 May 2006, 21:38
Replies: 10
by Ollyboy » 16 May 2006, 18:55

Hi!

I have just bought a 1985 T25 Autosleeper which I am chuffed to bits with. A requirement of the insurance policy, which is through Just...

10 Replies

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Last post by andysimpson
16 May 2006, 21:38
Rev counter wiring - Dash end.

Last post by T2Andy « 16 May 2006, 15:32
Replies: 3
by T2Andy » 15 May 2006, 09:45

Had the instrument pod out over the weekend to find out why somethings not working.

Found that the wiring to the rev counter seems to be...

3 Replies

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Last post by T2Andy
16 May 2006, 15:32
rear hub nut size ?

Last post by jonwol « 15 May 2006, 21:39
Replies: 4
by jonwol » 14 May 2006, 21:41

hi,
what size socket would i need for the rear hub nut on a 1980 Aircooled.
cheers.

4 Replies

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Last post by jonwol
15 May 2006, 21:39
HELP -fridge and eber mechanic needed !!-cambridge area

Last post by kevtherev « 15 May 2006, 19:29
Replies: 1
by urbantreemonkey » 15 May 2006, 19:10

hey my fridge and eber dont work and as im the most useless person at this sort of thing i need some some to look at them, can anyone recommend a...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 May 2006, 19:29
tailgate

Last post by colynmac « 15 May 2006, 17:57
Replies: 7
by colynmac » 14 May 2006, 18:25

Does anyone know if the tailgate locking/slamming mechanism is adjustable?

Mine is a bit hit and miss whether it closes tight first time or not.

I...

7 Replies

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Last post by colynmac
15 May 2006, 17:57
How do you remove pop rivets?

Last post by matt « 15 May 2006, 13:58
Replies: 5
by happytheman » 15 May 2006, 12:59

I am going to change the catches on the elevating roof and the old ones are pop rivetted on. Am I right in assuming that you drill them out or is...

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Last post by matt
15 May 2006, 13:58
Viking roof struts

Last post by happytheman « 15 May 2006, 10:25
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by happytheman » 05 May 2006, 22:24

Hi, does anyone know where I can get struts for my viking roof? I'm sure they are weak, it takes two of us to get the roof up, one to hold it up...

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Last post by happytheman
15 May 2006, 10:25
Wiring

Last post by dazzzer1 « 14 May 2006, 20:13
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by TSM » 13 May 2006, 15:30

Has anybody got or knows where i can find a wiring diagram that covers the engine bay looms of a 85 dg panel van with the early fusebox.
As i need...

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Last post by dazzzer1
14 May 2006, 20:13
High top lining

Last post by futurecut « 14 May 2006, 16:39
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by colynmac » 13 May 2006, 19:46

Whats the best adhesive to use to stick the lining onto the inside of the GRP high top on my leisuredrive :?:

Colynmac

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14 May 2006, 16:39

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