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removing tailgate

Last post by pictonroad « 03 May 2006, 09:56
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by dbroada » 02 May 2006, 12:15

I have decided that to get to the drips of water above my head when I sleep I need to remove the tailgate.

The Haynes manual says....
fully open...

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Last post by pictonroad
03 May 2006, 09:56
Battery Running Down

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 May 2006, 08:46
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by KurzalFlyer » 30 Apr 2006, 11:57

Recently it seems every time I get into the bus it won't start or only just. :(

Battery charged but soon looses the charge.

It's quite low now,...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 May 2006, 08:46
car tyres?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 May 2006, 23:53
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by monkeynut » 28 Apr 2006, 13:51

Is it ok to go with standard car tyres? . have some good tyres on some penta,s shame to waste them

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 May 2006, 23:53
MOT failure

Last post by Tex Ritter « 02 May 2006, 21:27
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by snarl » 02 May 2006, 17:52

Hello there
Not very mechanicaly minded so looking for help. my van has just failed on the following.

offside front front suspension joint has...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
02 May 2006, 21:27
90amp Alternator Upgrade

Last post by DiscoDave « 02 May 2006, 21:21
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by CovKid » 02 May 2006, 13:34

I did this myself a year ago and added a meaty diesel battery to suit. I picked up a new 90amp through Ebay for bargain price of £25 one afternoon...

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Last post by DiscoDave
02 May 2006, 21:21
Simple Leisure Battery Problems...

Last post by dbroada « 02 May 2006, 20:48
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by liambaxter » 02 May 2006, 18:50

Recently bought an Auto-Sleeper 1985 Transporter and I am confused!

First trip away, and battery died every day, had to be jump started. I hooked up...

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Last post by dbroada
02 May 2006, 20:48
Lowering springs on a transporter?

Last post by ringo « 02 May 2006, 16:28
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by Horney » 27 Apr 2006, 20:19

I've read that some of the different variants of the T25 had different ride heights and my guess is this was done with different length springs.

My...

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Last post by ringo
02 May 2006, 16:28
Urgent Help Needed - Locked Keys in Camper

Last post by Grun « 02 May 2006, 15:54
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by Apollo » 01 May 2006, 17:31

Been working on the van all day and as I locked up I did the usual lock sliding door and close door - check pocket for keys... Doh!

Wrong order!...

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Last post by Grun
02 May 2006, 15:54
Fuel hose recommendation

Last post by LeeCarey « 02 May 2006, 15:48
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by LeeCarey » 02 May 2006, 14:51

Im getting a problem with my camper running lumpy and think it might be fuel starvation. I aiming to replace the fuel filter and hose but any...

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Last post by LeeCarey
02 May 2006, 15:48
that old chestnut

Last post by dazzzer1 « 02 May 2006, 15:16
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by dazzzer1 » 01 May 2006, 11:13

sorry to ask..................do bmw 5 series wheels fit, if not will they with spacers etc,,,,,,,,,,,,

cheers
daz

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Last post by dazzzer1
02 May 2006, 15:16
Anyone know of a decent garage in Liverpool?

Last post by Angel « 02 May 2006, 15:00
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by Angel » 29 Apr 2006, 14:51

I need some work doing to my van, welding, engine, etc for MOT. I just dont know where to go. :(

It's a T25 Aircooled

Please help, i need to get...

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Last post by Angel
02 May 2006, 15:00
Fridge

Last post by Tex Ritter « 02 May 2006, 08:47
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by ozzy » 30 Apr 2006, 13:12

Got a neighbour who's got an 87 auto-sleeper and his fridge keeps cutting out when running off electric anyone had this problem and if so what was it?

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Last post by Tex Ritter
02 May 2006, 08:47
heater blower replacement

Last post by CovKid « 02 May 2006, 00:06
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by trickytroggle » 21 Feb 2006, 14:42

Hello
Whilst doing some work on my bus recently, smoke started to pour out from the heater vent(the heater fan was on) and I was told that the heater...

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Last post by CovKid
02 May 2006, 00:06
fridge problems

Last post by diviy « 01 May 2006, 20:55
Replies: 4
by diviy » 01 May 2006, 20:14

camped this weekend van was side on to the wind

mrs said mid morning whats is that smell
stale sort of smell from fridge

question is could the...

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Last post by diviy
01 May 2006, 20:55
Seat runners

Last post by TechtroT25 « 01 May 2006, 20:27
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by TechtroT25 » 01 May 2006, 18:58

Anybody know how to remove the original seat runers out of me van so i can fit me new seats cheers Stef :D

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Last post by TechtroT25
01 May 2006, 20:27
mildew inside poptop

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 01 May 2006, 19:04
Replies: 6
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 30 Apr 2006, 13:41

my westy has been off the road for a millenia and black mildew has stained the ceiling, does antone know of a cleaning agent that will remove said...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
01 May 2006, 19:04
Washer jet pipe

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2006, 11:41
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by tonysbus » 29 Apr 2006, 17:23

The pipe on the driver's side fell in to the hole when i took the jet of . Can anyone tell me how to get it out as i can't see how.

Tony :?:

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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2006, 11:41
Blower box screws

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2006, 11:32
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 30 Apr 2006, 15:49

I'm trying to remove the blower box and there are around six 'meaty' screws that hold it on. The top ones are a PIG to shift to say the least....

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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2006, 11:32
Thermostat Cable.

Last post by speleobod « 01 May 2006, 08:56
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by speleobod » 30 Apr 2006, 15:24

To all you peeps out there that have just spent dollars with JK you'll have read the catalogue update on 'obsolete 'parts.

One of the items listed...

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Last post by speleobod
01 May 2006, 08:56
Wind deflectors?

Last post by T'Onion « 01 May 2006, 08:29
Replies: 8
by crazydiamond » 28 Apr 2006, 07:05

I keep seeing reference to door side wind noise deflectors for somewhere around £50 say they cut wind noise down. Anyone know if these fit on the...

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Last post by T'Onion
01 May 2006, 08:29
Fresh Water tank

Last post by Don-Tucker « 01 May 2006, 06:38
Replies: 2
by Don-Tucker » 30 Apr 2006, 11:16

When I fill my fresh water tank ,water pours from somewhere on the top of it,does this denote that it's full or have I got problems ?
Don

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Last post by Don-Tucker
01 May 2006, 06:38
Stainless steel flexi brakelines

Last post by andysimpson « 30 Apr 2006, 21:07
Replies: 3
by futbus » 30 Apr 2006, 19:43

Anyone had problems fitting them? I fitted a set from a well known supplier and the threads on the females are too deep, lucky i have the tools to...

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Last post by andysimpson
30 Apr 2006, 21:07
Alloys wont fit HELP

Last post by monkeynut « 30 Apr 2006, 20:46
Replies: 6
by REDWEDGE » 14 Mar 2006, 15:24

Right my wife has the a*** with me big time I ave been outside for most of the day lowerin the bus and treated her to a set of slk merc alloys now i...

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Last post by monkeynut
30 Apr 2006, 20:46
How much time

Last post by Tex Ritter « 30 Apr 2006, 19:36
Replies: 5
by devon-surfer » 27 Apr 2006, 18:50

To change over a starter motor ie mechanic doing it? 2.0ltr petrol

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Last post by Tex Ritter
30 Apr 2006, 19:36
Fridges

Last post by Tex Ritter « 30 Apr 2006, 19:29
Replies: 1
by Louey » 30 Apr 2006, 15:29

What size are the fridges that you have??

I've got a 12/240v cool box but want to see if i can fit a fridge in the gap as my leisure batteries just...

1 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
30 Apr 2006, 19:29
Rear Wiper Arm

Last post by Rainmaster « 30 Apr 2006, 16:28

by Rainmaster » 30 Apr 2006, 16:28

Hi Everyone,

I have just bought myself a 1988 T25, 1.6 TD with the EMC, conversion and High Top. Its in the body shop at the moment and I have had...

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Last post by Rainmaster
30 Apr 2006, 16:28
T25 curtains pattern

Last post by ozzy « 30 Apr 2006, 09:18
Replies: 3
by ladyeleanor » 19 Apr 2006, 18:57

Don't suppose anyone has a T25 curtain pattern?
Willing to pay for it.
Thanks

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Last post by ozzy
30 Apr 2006, 09:18
can`t fit interior light

Last post by tonytech « 29 Apr 2006, 21:11
Replies: 3
by baywest » 29 Apr 2006, 14:28

i have just brought a new flu interior light i have a green & black wire
i put the red&white to the black &the green to the white nothing ,do`s eny...

3 Replies

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Last post by tonytech
29 Apr 2006, 21:11
Has anyone ever tried .............

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 Apr 2006, 20:30
Replies: 1
by syncropaddy » 29 Apr 2006, 18:57

Has anyone ever tried to use an automatic gearbox oil cooler from a T25 as an engine oil cooler? I reckon it might be too big. Anyone?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 Apr 2006, 20:30
a few things...

Last post by cumbriankeith « 29 Apr 2006, 12:42
Replies: 7
by colouredFunk » 28 Apr 2006, 22:06

Hello, I've just bought a T25 off ebay, drove it back from leeds to London and it runs really well.

But there a few things that I'm not sure of -...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
29 Apr 2006, 12:42
not very technical- window washers

Last post by Cate « 29 Apr 2006, 11:59
Replies: 4
by yellowbus » 29 Apr 2006, 10:14

basically they don't work and there is fluid in there i eventually found where the bottle was- random place or what!!!

but anyway it doesn't work...

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Last post by Cate
29 Apr 2006, 11:59
Leaking Tank

Last post by colouredFunk « 29 Apr 2006, 11:36
Replies: 6
by retroboy » 17 Mar 2006, 18:20

My fuel tank has a leak, but not visible where from, I only found out cos I brimmed it for trip down south, it seems to be coming from top of tank &...

6 Replies

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Last post by colouredFunk
29 Apr 2006, 11:36
Thermo liner for pop top

Last post by blurb55 « 29 Apr 2006, 06:55
Replies: 9
by Pilks » 08 Apr 2006, 11:09

Just come back from York where we stayed in the van for the week. Noticed how cold it got at night up in the roof space (devon side elavating). Got...

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Last post by blurb55
29 Apr 2006, 06:55
Rover seats

Last post by TechtroT25 « 28 Apr 2006, 19:57
Replies: 4
by TechtroT25 » 28 Apr 2006, 17:36

Just got me a pair of nice leather Rover seats out of a 400 now i seem to remember a few of you peeps have got similar seats in your buses so the...

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Last post by TechtroT25
28 Apr 2006, 19:57
Dashboard Lights

Last post by Blofeld « 27 Apr 2006, 16:24
Replies: 14
by vanorak » 26 Apr 2006, 20:14

:oops: :oops:
Heeelp - Lights on the dash have suddenly decided not to work - Turn on lights headlamps etc light up - but I only Know 'Cos I Got Out...

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Last post by Blofeld
27 Apr 2006, 16:24
Wheel Nut/Bolt Torque

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Apr 2006, 16:17
Replies: 9
by Grun » 25 Apr 2006, 08:11

Should the wheel nut torque be reduced when alloy wheels are fitted? :?:
I have the 14 inch VW 'pepper pot' alloys (thanks Printeral) which were I...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Apr 2006, 16:17
HVLP sprayers

Last post by T2Andy « 27 Apr 2006, 14:36
Replies: 2
by Drew » 26 Apr 2006, 08:56

Thinking of getting an Earlex 3000 spray system. Anyone have any experience with these things?

Cheers

2 Replies

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Last post by T2Andy
27 Apr 2006, 14:36
New Noise!

Last post by TechtroT25 « 27 Apr 2006, 13:50
Replies: 24
by Blofeld » 24 Apr 2006, 21:11
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Help!! I haven't had the van long and it's my first so bear with me...

I have done about 800 miles since picking up the '86 'velle with a1.9 WBX and...
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Last post by TechtroT25
27 Apr 2006, 13:50
side window trim

Last post by banana « 27 Apr 2006, 13:22
Replies: 2
by banana » 27 Apr 2006, 13:02

On my door windows as viewed from the outside, on the lower outer edge is a finishing strip which is probably a black plastic coated ally trim. The...

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Last post by banana
27 Apr 2006, 13:22
removing tinted window film from heated window in tail gate

Last post by dink « 26 Apr 2006, 18:29
Replies: 3
by dink » 25 Apr 2006, 17:54

how can we remove window tint film from the rear window without damaging the heated screen filament, the tint film on the bus now has had stickers or...

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Last post by dink
26 Apr 2006, 18:29
electric water pumps

Last post by Arvi « 26 Apr 2006, 15:34
Replies: 2
by Arvi » 26 Apr 2006, 11:41

quick question were electric water pumps ever used in the coolings systems of t25's? if so what for and where?

cheers

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Last post by Arvi
26 Apr 2006, 15:34
Lowering by changing tyres.

Last post by shepster « 26 Apr 2006, 13:13
Replies: 6
by Tex Ritter » 25 Apr 2006, 10:32

I bought a job-lot of stuff recently, in this pile there are two wheels fitted with excellent 185/60R14 low profile tyres.

My question is, has...

6 Replies

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Last post by shepster
26 Apr 2006, 13:13
Help Stereo fitting

Last post by Hacksawbob « 26 Apr 2006, 08:13
Replies: 9
by Roger Rogue » 25 Apr 2006, 08:38

I'm trying to fit a new stereo into my LHD Westy, used what I thought were the old wires to connect stereo up. But it/they don't seem to have be...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
26 Apr 2006, 08:13
leisure battery

Last post by tonytech « 25 Apr 2006, 11:47
Replies: 2
by beatnutt » 25 Apr 2006, 10:36

hi hope sum 1 can help.howcan i check if my leisure battery is working and how can i work out wots wired to it so as not to drain my main batttery ?...

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Last post by tonytech
25 Apr 2006, 11:47
Fridge flue

Last post by Tex Ritter « 25 Apr 2006, 10:41
Replies: 7
by DaveG » 12 Nov 2005, 17:25

My gas fridge has a flexible foil type flue on it.

Does anyone know where I can buy a new one.

I tried 2 caravan centers near me, but they didn't...

7 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
25 Apr 2006, 10:41
Seat belt stalks

Last post by "Kamper" « 25 Apr 2006, 10:29
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by "Kamper" » 25 Apr 2006, 10:00

Hi Guys
Simple one this-could someone with a later (Not sure which years) T25 have a look at their seatbelts for me ? (Original VW type.) Do the...

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Last post by "Kamper"
25 Apr 2006, 10:29
HELP!!! Gas

Last post by drunknmonkey « 25 Apr 2006, 10:16
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by drunknmonkey » 25 Apr 2006, 09:33

I have got a 1982 Westfalier USA spec left hooker, just brought it but the gas does not work. The bottle is under the off side of the vehicle. The...

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Last post by drunknmonkey
25 Apr 2006, 10:16
panel seal strip above door slide guard

Last post by banana « 25 Apr 2006, 08:41
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by banana » 24 Apr 2006, 13:52

I had to get at some rust above the sliding door rail and in removing the guard, which did not want to budge Ive knackered the V profiled black...

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Last post by banana
25 Apr 2006, 08:41
new external slide door handle, lock and keys.

Last post by banana « 25 Apr 2006, 08:18
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by banana » 24 Apr 2006, 15:25

Ive finally had enough of my current slide door lock as despite loads of specialist spray oil its a complete bas--rd. Now I want to check how I...

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Last post by banana
25 Apr 2006, 08:18
Windscreen seals

Last post by andysimpson « 24 Apr 2006, 21:27
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by popide » 24 Apr 2006, 20:27

Can anyone recommend a firm that sells original VW windscreen seals for an '83 t3? Have tried Status VW but they're out of stock for the forseeable....

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24 Apr 2006, 21:27

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