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headlining

Last post by dbroada « 13 May 2006, 19:43
Replies: 4
by dbroada » 13 May 2006, 18:49

I have a rust hole just above my windcreen, part above he hitop leading edge. Its not really accessable to repair from the outside but do you know if...

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Last post by dbroada
13 May 2006, 19:43
tyre pressures on a high top

Last post by colynmac « 13 May 2006, 19:41
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by colynmac » 13 May 2006, 18:22

can anyone tell me what the correct tyre pressures should be back and front on my high top with 185/70/14's

thanks

colynmac :?

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Last post by colynmac
13 May 2006, 19:41
where next?

Last post by andysimpson « 13 May 2006, 18:20
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by wookey » 11 May 2006, 17:02

ok, im satisifed my head gaskets gone on my KY 1.7 Diesel 140 000 miles

so what should i do. option 1 is to change te headgasket. I guess fairly...

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Last post by andysimpson
13 May 2006, 18:20
T25 Weight?

Last post by Stevie H « 13 May 2006, 13:50
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by Stevie H » 11 May 2006, 00:39

Anyone know the gross weight of a Caravelle? I'm trying to see if I could tow one with my Volvo V40? Any thoughts? I can get the lend of a 4wheel...

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Last post by Stevie H
13 May 2006, 13:50
What is this key hole for?

Last post by gazza « 13 May 2006, 10:27
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by jojorose » 03 May 2006, 17:46
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Had to pay for a site a couple of weeks ago so thought id use my leccy, never done it before. Anyway couldnt find it? There is a hole on the side...
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Last post by gazza
13 May 2006, 10:27
Windscreen washer pump

Last post by MacAoidh « 13 May 2006, 08:09
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by MacAoidh » 01 May 2006, 20:06

One more job, and the van's back on the road.

Nothing happening when I try to use the w/ washers. I've had problems with slime in the system, but...

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Last post by MacAoidh
13 May 2006, 08:09
T25 Steering wheel boss spline - same as....?

Last post by RJES « 12 May 2006, 22:17
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by RJES » 12 May 2006, 21:47

Hi,
I remember reading that the T25 steering wheel spline is the same as either a MkII Golf or a 944. However, there are two types of boss for each...

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Last post by RJES
12 May 2006, 22:17
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH Not VW though

Last post by Headley18 « 12 May 2006, 20:19
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by Headley18 » 11 May 2006, 21:40

I have a copy of Tomtom on an mmc but the card wont fit my phone, so I have copied the files into my card, but I can't get it to open the files.
WHAT...

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Last post by Headley18
12 May 2006, 20:19
Headlight question

Last post by dbroada « 12 May 2006, 15:51
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by Horney » 12 May 2006, 15:14

Hi Folks,

THe headlights on a T25 are they the same as a MKII or MKI or Golf? I expect the backing and mounting is different but what about the...

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Last post by dbroada
12 May 2006, 15:51
Wiki fixed :)

Last post by Cate « 12 May 2006, 14:53
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by lone gunman » 11 May 2006, 19:42

The wiki is back on line, I think it's OK but drop me a PM if you find anything wrong.

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Last post by Cate
12 May 2006, 14:53
Auto Electrician needed for T25 Nr Coventry

Last post by germman « 12 May 2006, 12:11
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by marcawalker » 11 May 2006, 09:06

Does anybody know of an auto sparky that can help with the wiring of my van? Im based in Coventry, West Midlands.

I took it to a garage for the MOT...

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Last post by germman
12 May 2006, 12:11
mot failure........

Last post by andysimpson « 11 May 2006, 22:18
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by lhd » 11 May 2006, 10:04

Failed on lower ball joint, apparently they do a lift test on them now, and there was to much.

Headlights being lhd.(square)
They said once...

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Last post by andysimpson
11 May 2006, 22:18
Strange question!!!

Last post by Headley18 « 11 May 2006, 21:16
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by Headley18 » 10 May 2006, 20:24

Will a early DG 1.9 water pump and thremostat housing fit a 2.1??? If yes, is the 1.9 cooling system capable of cooling a 2.1 or are there other...

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Last post by Headley18
11 May 2006, 21:16
Part number query

Last post by Cruz « 11 May 2006, 20:34
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by Cruz » 11 May 2006, 14:15

Looking for part numbers for two niff naff bits in the images below (russian etka site no longer gives them for nowt :cry: )

First one is the...

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Last post by Cruz
11 May 2006, 20:34
Propex and Electrical problems

Last post by kevtherev « 11 May 2006, 19:24
Replies: 5
by Chardy » 09 May 2006, 21:30

Hello - Does anyone know a auto electrician in the Bristol area?
I live in Cheddar.
We have just bought a 1986 Devon Eurovette - The Fridge, Propex...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 May 2006, 19:24
Intermittent horn electrical conundrum

Last post by purplechugster « 11 May 2006, 19:12
Replies: 16
by purplechugster » 09 May 2006, 17:11
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I knew me saying on another thread that my horn was fixed was doomed to catastrophe :roll:

So, suggestions please....

My horn works fine when the...
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Last post by purplechugster
11 May 2006, 19:12
Inner wheelarch

Last post by TechtroT25 « 11 May 2006, 18:57
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by TechtroT25 » 10 May 2006, 15:46

Just got back after a week in the sun all refreshed so i decide to fit the Rover seats i got before i went away as i was removing the original runner...

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Last post by TechtroT25
11 May 2006, 18:57
starter motor support bush

Last post by dazzzer1 « 11 May 2006, 15:02
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by sendiw » 06 May 2006, 18:27

Has anyone ever had to replace the support bush for the starter motor. The one on the engine side that is, just beyond the flywheel.
If so what sort...

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Last post by dazzzer1
11 May 2006, 15:02
trip counter and mileometer packed in

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 May 2006, 10:16
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by Hacksawbob » 10 May 2006, 21:52

on my syncro, speedo still working, any ideas?

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 May 2006, 10:16
Saab electric seats - fitting

Last post by pouch « 11 May 2006, 09:49
Replies: 4
by pouch » 10 May 2006, 21:31

I have had an eye out for a while now for some seat and I had a weak ebay moment..... :roll:

Anyway I now have a pair of Saab front seats out of a...

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Last post by pouch
11 May 2006, 09:49
Installing a new Radio/CD player & speakers

Last post by aragorn « 11 May 2006, 09:42
Replies: 7
by aragorn » 09 May 2006, 12:11

Hello all,
Firstly a quick thanks to everyone who post replys to the questions that are posted on this site - it's really helpful for those of us...

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Last post by aragorn
11 May 2006, 09:42
Air temperature regulator valve in air filter box - test?

Last post by Pootle « 11 May 2006, 09:22
Replies: 7
by Pootle » 09 May 2006, 08:53

T25 1989 with 1.9 watercooled DG engine.

There is a temperature regulator valve in the air filter box. It causes the air filter to take hot air from...

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Last post by Pootle
11 May 2006, 09:22
Goerge Has Left The Drive

Last post by blurb55 « 10 May 2006, 22:04
Replies: 6
by blurb55 » 09 May 2006, 16:23

OK bus gone into see bus doctor. All good news except the exhaust is throroughly intercoursed.

Have been quoted £218 by GSF and some one on here...

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Last post by blurb55
10 May 2006, 22:04
T25 owners near Rugeley Staffs Tin Ware query

Last post by germman « 10 May 2006, 19:17
Replies: 1
by scouse » 10 May 2006, 15:06

I have a 81 2ltr A/C which is being re-panelled and the engine has had a face lift. Problem is that the mechanic is now scratching his head. Having...

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Last post by germman
10 May 2006, 19:17
What tyres should i use on my wheels?

Last post by dridgy « 10 May 2006, 18:57
Replies: 5
by dridgy » 09 May 2006, 19:32

Hi I have a T25 Kombivan which i have converted into a camper.
A couple of years ago i bought some chrome 5 spoke wheels with good 195/70/14 H rated...

5 Replies

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Last post by dridgy
10 May 2006, 18:57
Sunvisor

Last post by kevtherev « 10 May 2006, 15:56
Replies: 1
by Devs » 09 May 2006, 21:57

Hi Peeps

I'm after a sunvisor for the front of my van, its not a sunstrip but an actual bolt on visor, whats the termonology for this piece of kit?...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2006, 15:56
She's getting too excited!

Last post by Dan Wood « 09 May 2006, 12:07
Replies: 6
by Dan Wood » 29 Apr 2006, 17:46

Anyone seen this behaviour before?

Van starts fine when warm or cold, runs like a dream, drives perfect etc..

BUT if I decide to 'thrash' her (e.g....

6 Replies

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Last post by Dan Wood
09 May 2006, 12:07
Sticks in 4th

Last post by cumbriankeith « 09 May 2006, 11:12
Replies: 19
by cumbriankeith » 19 Apr 2006, 08:50
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2 litre a/c CU engine with standard DK code 4 speed gearbox.

Having had the engine/gearbox out recently the shift rod has been off, refitted with a...
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Last post by cumbriankeith
09 May 2006, 11:12
Running in, tuning and rolling roads

Last post by cumbriankeith « 08 May 2006, 17:45
Replies: 5
by cumbriankeith » 08 May 2006, 10:13

My recently rebuilt engine (stock 2 litre CU except for a slightly torquier cam and solid lifters - Laurie Petit did the work) has now done about...

5 Replies

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Last post by cumbriankeith
08 May 2006, 17:45
If I were to buy.....

Last post by rustydubs « 08 May 2006, 16:54
Replies: 10
by Cate » 06 May 2006, 11:24

If I were to buy a 1/2 socket set I would mostly get stuff I dont need, so I may buy the separate components. I have sockets up to 17mm on both my...

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Last post by rustydubs
08 May 2006, 16:54
empis

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 08 May 2006, 15:31
Replies: 1
by TOMMY THE CAT » 06 May 2006, 16:23

Got some empis for the van which have been dry stored over the winter.
On two of the the wheels have bubbled (kind of powder coating I guess they are...

1 Replies

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
08 May 2006, 15:31
heating solutions

Last post by RAYt25 « 07 May 2006, 21:00
Replies: 6
by RAYt25 » 06 May 2006, 21:03

Hi

I have a week off work soon and want to sort out the heating in my van (air cooled 2lt). While the heater is adequate to clear the windscreen, it...

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Last post by RAYt25
07 May 2006, 21:00
2ltr cu fuel pump repair kit question

Last post by camper « 07 May 2006, 19:39
Replies: 4
by camper » 07 May 2006, 14:29

Can any one tell me if there i a repair kit for the 2ltr cu fuel pump or do i have to buy a complete pump.I am suspecting the diaphram is leaking oil...

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Last post by camper
07 May 2006, 19:39
Taking the interior out

Last post by camper « 07 May 2006, 16:22
Replies: 4
by Drew » 04 May 2006, 10:34

I have a devon Moonraker and want to whip the main cupboards unit out for a day or so to waxoyl the inside etc. Is this a nightmare job? Anyone have...

4 Replies

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Last post by camper
07 May 2006, 16:22
Water jets

Last post by CovKid « 07 May 2006, 08:30
Replies: 7
by tonysbus » 17 Apr 2006, 17:23

Hi all i need to take the jets out front and back how do they come out can't seem to find it in the haynes?

Thanks Tony

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Last post by CovKid
07 May 2006, 08:30
12V Fridge Wiring - Help Please

Last post by camper « 06 May 2006, 21:40
Replies: 10
by Apollo » 06 May 2006, 15:54

OK, so I have sorted almost everything in the van finally....

However just now when wiring the fridge I looked at the Electrolux (RM212F) manual and...

10 Replies

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Last post by camper
06 May 2006, 21:40
tyres on T25 high top

Last post by colynmac « 06 May 2006, 18:32
Replies: 2
by colynmac » 06 May 2006, 17:49

Just got back from Vanwest and met up with a lot of nice peeps. Particularly Carol Camper.
I am new to the T25 scene and was looking to change my...

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Last post by colynmac
06 May 2006, 18:32
Interior Workings

Last post by phil n gayle « 06 May 2006, 17:49
Replies: 2
by phil n gayle » 06 May 2006, 17:28

Hiya,

We're looking for someone who can help sort out various works inside our van - specifically getting the sink / interior lights / split charge...

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Last post by phil n gayle
06 May 2006, 17:49
Fuse Box

Last post by rob356 « 06 May 2006, 17:46
Replies: 13
by rob356 » 05 May 2006, 19:13

I stalled at traffic lights today and when I tried to restart I had no electric - then the fuse box started to smoke and crackle.

I found that...

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Last post by rob356
06 May 2006, 17:46
heat exchangers

Last post by ermie571 « 06 May 2006, 17:44
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 05 May 2006, 21:28

Hi - just bought two second hand, and whilst not perfect, they are many times better than what I have.

What I would like to know is whether I can...

4 Replies

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Last post by ermie571
06 May 2006, 17:44
ERM

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 06 May 2006, 16:11
Replies: 4
by TOMMY THE CAT » 04 May 2006, 19:29

someone gave me a light weight engine lid (plastic) mine weighs a ton just wandering what van this lid came in? D

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
06 May 2006, 16:11
Bunk Beds.

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 May 2006, 16:10
Replies: 2
by justbob » 06 May 2006, 10:41

I am aware of the new type cab bunks as sold by blue bird and just kampers but am more interested in the older fashioned type - with the plastic cups...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 May 2006, 16:10
Rear seatbelts

Last post by Horza « 05 May 2006, 12:08
Replies: 1
by trickytroggle » 05 May 2006, 10:48

Hi :)
Does anyone know where the seatbelt points are in a T25 1986 transporter van (i keep hitting the 'c' button instead of the 'v'!!)
I know Just...

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Last post by Horza
05 May 2006, 12:08
what are these wires for on a 2.1dj?

Last post by MikeB « 05 May 2006, 09:43
Replies: 6
by rowlesy » 02 May 2006, 17:46

changed me 1.9dg for 2.1dj runs fine changed everything off the old velle problem is (if any) in the black box in the engine bay i have three wires...

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Last post by MikeB
05 May 2006, 09:43
240v hook up and Zig charger??

Last post by carl666 « 04 May 2006, 19:12
Replies: 3
by carl666 » 03 May 2006, 10:50

Ok 80-90 tech guy's this is my problem.....
I have just wired in a second hand cf8 Zig unit (I was told all was working when taken out of previous...

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Last post by carl666
04 May 2006, 19:12
BHP??? Help please.

Last post by skell « 04 May 2006, 18:10
Replies: 4
by cruiseyboy » 03 May 2006, 17:20

Hi. I need to get a new back box exhaust for my 1985 T25 but there are 2 options depending on the BHP of my 1.9 engine. How do I find out what it is?

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Last post by skell
04 May 2006, 18:10
Quick zig/leccy question

Last post by lone gunman « 04 May 2006, 16:17
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by purplechugster » 03 May 2006, 12:26

Quick zig question, 'cos people have told me different things...

Ive got a zig like this...

ziggy

... when the vans plugged into the 240V...

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Last post by lone gunman
04 May 2006, 16:17
Need a new electric water pump for my Westy sink

Last post by irishkeet « 04 May 2006, 14:31
Replies: 7
by irishkeet » 02 May 2006, 11:05

Hi All
Tested out my pump this weekend to find water pours out of it!
Anyone know where I can get another one? All I seem to be able to find are...

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Last post by irishkeet
04 May 2006, 14:31
Pattern part problem?

Last post by lhd « 03 May 2006, 19:38
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by lhd » 01 May 2006, 14:50

I purchased a new top balljoint (from GSF)for the van and whilst fitting it noticed this.

this can't be right?, the original one lines up...

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Last post by lhd
03 May 2006, 19:38
Key for glove box??

Last post by redstar « 03 May 2006, 16:16
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by redstar » 03 May 2006, 11:32

any ideas chaps?? or is it 'meant' to be the main key?
(mine doesn't want to know) thanx as usual.... :wink:

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03 May 2006, 16:16

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