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O bugger the spare wheel wont fit.

Last post by Aidan « 13 Mar 2007, 11:06
Replies: 12
by sherlock » 10 Mar 2007, 15:07

Got a new set of wheels fitted the other month, Only just got around to fitting the spare under the van only to find it wont sodding fit.

The wheel...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Mar 2007, 11:06
T4 wheels and tyres

Last post by squire « 13 Mar 2007, 10:08
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by squire » 13 Mar 2007, 10:03

This is gonna sound like a real pleb question ? DO THE WHEELS FROM A STANDARD T4 FIT STRAIGHT ON TO A T25.

cheers

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Last post by squire
13 Mar 2007, 10:08
lowering, your stories wanted!

Last post by Beach Bum « 13 Mar 2007, 09:10
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by bradcab » 12 Mar 2007, 22:11

ordering a set of Jamex of Mr Baxter 40-45mm lowering shox and spring set to drop the crew cab as it has a nose high stance. Just wanna hear you...

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Last post by Beach Bum
13 Mar 2007, 09:10
Tyres-recommendations?

Last post by 1664 « 13 Mar 2007, 08:10
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by 1664 » 10 Mar 2007, 16:14

My t3 camper has started to get a bit of a 'wobble' at slow speeds (30-40ish) :? so I got a friend to raise it on his ramp and check out the steering...

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Last post by 1664
13 Mar 2007, 08:10
clocks t25 watercool 2.1

Last post by hercules « 13 Mar 2007, 07:07
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by hercules » 12 Mar 2007, 14:33

help help they must be some one out they can help me and till if they work in my van my clock as a clock on it one side, but the new ones i can buy...

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Last post by hercules
13 Mar 2007, 07:07
T25 Water leak under front drivers door

Last post by Bowton Lad « 13 Mar 2007, 01:15
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by BiC » 12 Mar 2007, 09:22

Guys, I'm a little mystified by a leak that I've noticed on the drivers side, front of my Aztec camper. Its a 1600 desiel F plate '89. Noticed water...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
13 Mar 2007, 01:15
regrind crank or new engine

Last post by 84doubledoor « 12 Mar 2007, 20:31
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by 84doubledoor » 09 Mar 2007, 18:47

Timing belt jumped a tooth as I was taking it to the garage to get a new one fitted :roll: so stopped straigt away and got it towed in

Right belts...

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Last post by 84doubledoor
12 Mar 2007, 20:31
Anti roll bar link

Last post by Bussed Up « 12 Mar 2007, 18:41
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by Bussed Up » 10 Mar 2007, 11:34

Can anybody advise the best place to get a anti roll bar link?

Its the earlier type with the bend in.

Cheers all

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Last post by Bussed Up
12 Mar 2007, 18:41
Advice sought abought rattly tappet

Last post by Dan Wood « 12 Mar 2007, 16:24
Replies: 10
by stuartrolfe » 10 Mar 2007, 12:03

I know there are a couple of other recent posts about this but here goes anyhow...
it's a 1989 2.1 engine with 42,000km which used to have regular...

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Last post by Dan Wood
12 Mar 2007, 16:24
Halfwits Combination Relay (split charger)

Last post by kefty « 12 Mar 2007, 14:19
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by kefty » 12 Mar 2007, 09:59
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Hello
I have bought a leisure battery 110Ah (£60 from Go Outdoors) and I have bought one of these Halfords(£16.99) but the wiring diagram does not...
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Last post by kefty
12 Mar 2007, 14:19
Alternator Connector & corroded wires

Last post by Mocki « 12 Mar 2007, 12:16
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by bryan2411 » 12 Mar 2007, 12:08

Dear all, I have a 1.9 watercooled 1985 which runs pretty well, unfortunately when I replaced the split charger relay I noticed the connector on the...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Mar 2007, 12:16
Another quick relay question

Last post by jed the spread « 12 Mar 2007, 12:11
Replies: 9
by jed the spread » 11 Mar 2007, 16:20

the new relay i bought has 6 conectors on it and has the code BTA5 iX on it
ive conected it up as it tells you

green wire = power suply -- -- green...

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Last post by jed the spread
12 Mar 2007, 12:11
Oil disappearing into engine?

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Mar 2007, 11:12
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by Johanna » 02 Jan 2007, 16:44
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We've got a problem with our 1.6 TD engine - It's been replaced about 6 months ago and we haven't had any problems with it. But checked the oil...
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Last post by HarryMann
12 Mar 2007, 11:12
bike racks

Last post by Johanna « 12 Mar 2007, 10:40
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by dlk » 10 Mar 2007, 20:23

hi, does anyone use any other rack apart from the usual fiamma, available from jk etc,have seen other bolt on m/home racks way cheaper second hand...

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Last post by Johanna
12 Mar 2007, 10:40
1.9 TD AAZ and ABR Gearbox, how fast?

Last post by philippacman « 12 Mar 2007, 10:00
Replies: 9
by Horza » 11 Mar 2007, 20:24

Can someone with an engineering head tell me where I should mark my redline in fifth given that I have a 1.9 TD AAZ engine mated to the gearbox from...

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Last post by philippacman
12 Mar 2007, 10:00
Halfords Combination Relay

Last post by kefty « 12 Mar 2007, 09:53

by kefty » 12 Mar 2007, 09:53

Hello
I have bought a leisure battery 110Ah (£60 from Go Outdoors) and I have bought one of these Halfords(£16.99) but the wiring diagram does not...

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Last post by kefty
12 Mar 2007, 09:53
Wishbone bushes anyone ?

Last post by T'Onion « 12 Mar 2007, 07:50
Replies: 3
by dalmationman » 11 Mar 2007, 21:25

OK, so I know it's in wiki.

Would someone who has actually done the wishbone bushes please let me know,
How much a pig of a job it is ?
Any useful...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 Mar 2007, 07:50
Rotten floor

Last post by Tex Ritter « 11 Mar 2007, 23:29
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by hembo666 » 10 Mar 2007, 15:41
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I just ripped the carpet out of the van ready for a new vinyl covering and found the hidden horror of a rotten wooden floor.

can someone advise me...
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Last post by Tex Ritter
11 Mar 2007, 23:29
windy motorway wandering

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Mar 2007, 21:38
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by tonytone » 10 Mar 2007, 21:11

thanks to all those who replied to my white smoke prob, know what to do now, ta :D

my van is lowered which i thought would solve the prob, but.......

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Mar 2007, 21:38
Just Kampers windscreen rubbers, any good ?

Last post by wasserleaker « 11 Mar 2007, 20:46
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 10 Mar 2007, 19:32

Howdoo, got a slightly leaky windscreen rubber seal which wets drivers side carpet which is starting to smell a bit mouldy, any one got any comments...

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Last post by wasserleaker
11 Mar 2007, 20:46
clocks t25 watercool 2.1

Last post by hercules « 11 Mar 2007, 20:12

by hercules » 11 Mar 2007, 20:12

hi i need new clocks for me van some one got some for me but on my ones iv got a clock one side,on he ones, he got a rev-counter on he side he side...

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Last post by hercules
11 Mar 2007, 20:12
Warner CTF 5000 caravan electrics

Last post by gwolf65 « 11 Mar 2007, 18:32
Replies: 4
by gwolf65 » 01 Mar 2007, 19:54

Hi,
I've got an '86 T25 with a Warner electrics CTF 5000 mains /leisure electric control panel and was wondering if anyone has had or still has the...

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Last post by gwolf65
11 Mar 2007, 18:32
12 volt stabiliser - necessary?

Last post by Beach Bum « 11 Mar 2007, 17:10
Replies: 12
by beergut100 » 06 Mar 2007, 19:06

Hi

I'm fitting a TFT TV and Freeview box in my van and, while searching for the various bits and bobs I will need, I have come accross several sites...

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Last post by Beach Bum
11 Mar 2007, 17:10
Clonking from front wheels ?

Last post by Beach Bum « 11 Mar 2007, 16:57
Replies: 2
by Stefvan » 08 Mar 2007, 19:49

I am getting a clonking from the front wheels that sounds like there is something flapping off the outside of the wheel and hitting the bodywork. But...

2 Replies

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Last post by Beach Bum
11 Mar 2007, 16:57
Non VW: Peugeot 106 relay problem

Last post by R0B « 11 Mar 2007, 14:52
Replies: 4
by happytheman » 09 Mar 2007, 20:11

Hi, I can't get at the relays behind the fuse box in this peugeot 106. I need to change the indicator relay and don't know which one it is and can't...

4 Replies

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Last post by R0B
11 Mar 2007, 14:52
lesuire battery no charge

Last post by clartsonly « 10 Mar 2007, 19:41
Replies: 9
by clartsonly » 05 Mar 2007, 14:24

hello when I got the camper last sept.. I was shown around the electrics (I have since forgotten), but low and behold the lesuire battery has no...

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Last post by clartsonly
10 Mar 2007, 19:41
Tyres and weight rating

Last post by busbuddy « 10 Mar 2007, 00:19
Replies: 3
by mattrsa » 07 Mar 2007, 16:19

Been trying find a nice wet of alloys for a dew months now and think i have finally found the ones i want, but now i have the problem of the tyres....

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Last post by busbuddy
10 Mar 2007, 00:19
Removal of b2l ebber

Last post by maximus « 09 Mar 2007, 21:34
Replies: 8
by maximus » 09 Mar 2007, 18:11

Going to remove the petrol eber from my westy, however there is a large silver relay thats near the black box that charges the 240/hookup, its...

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Last post by maximus
09 Mar 2007, 21:34
solid tappets ?

Last post by wasserleaker « 09 Mar 2007, 21:07
Replies: 14
by T'Onion » 08 Mar 2007, 16:56

solid tappets/lifters what's the low down on them ?

I seem to recall someone using them in they rebuilds ?

Are they more reliable than hydraulic...

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Last post by wasserleaker
09 Mar 2007, 21:07
Dizzy O ring? query and pics

Last post by wasserleaker « 09 Mar 2007, 20:59
Replies: 3
by fairwynds » 08 Mar 2007, 21:23

My T25 (1900 DG 1985) has an O ring on the distributer shaft, I think.
The 'complete engine gasket set' I bought off JK has an odd looking O ring in...

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Last post by wasserleaker
09 Mar 2007, 20:59
mmmmm servo question

Last post by Whitey « 09 Mar 2007, 19:11

by Whitey » 09 Mar 2007, 19:11

:? the servo has gone on my 1987 td it hisses when I press the peddle then the pedal goes hard
anyway will a servo from an early Aircooled T25 fit or...

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Last post by Whitey
09 Mar 2007, 19:11
gas struts for devon

Last post by matt « 09 Mar 2007, 19:07
Replies: 3
by sarge » 24 Feb 2007, 20:19

Hi anybody know the best place to get these gas struts as the roofs gettin real heavy.I need four of em as my roof lifts straight up and is not...

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Last post by matt
09 Mar 2007, 19:07
Heater

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 09 Mar 2007, 18:31
Replies: 4
by beergut100 » 09 Mar 2007, 10:51

Saw this on fleabay
and wondered if anyone can recommend.

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
09 Mar 2007, 18:31
Removal of b2l ebber

Last post by maximus « 09 Mar 2007, 18:10

by maximus » 09 Mar 2007, 18:10

Going to remove the petrol eber from my westy, however there is a large silver relay thats near the black box that charges the 240/hookup, its...

0 Replies

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Last post by maximus
09 Mar 2007, 18:10
4 to 5 speed gear box change

Last post by colinMSC « 09 Mar 2007, 14:13
Replies: 2
by colinMSC » 09 Mar 2007, 13:50

have got hold of a 5 speed box and linkages what bits do we need to swap other than the gear box,

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Last post by colinMSC
09 Mar 2007, 14:13
www.alloyguide.co.uk

Last post by stom « 09 Mar 2007, 11:24

by stom » 09 Mar 2007, 11:24

I found this. not shore of its accuracy, if its all good then its a useful link.

Tom

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Last post by stom
09 Mar 2007, 11:24
Heater

Last post by beergut100 « 09 Mar 2007, 10:51

by beergut100 » 09 Mar 2007, 10:51

Saw this on fleabay
and wondered if anyone can recommend.

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Last post by beergut100
09 Mar 2007, 10:51
Help, need pic of 1900 DG coil connections!

Last post by clartsonly « 09 Mar 2007, 08:47
Replies: 6
by fairwynds » 06 Mar 2007, 18:47

Could anyone please post a pic of where the leccy connections come from/go to on the coil please! Mines bin bodged in past and Ive lost my pic of...

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Last post by clartsonly
09 Mar 2007, 08:47
white smoke, mmmmmmmm

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 09 Mar 2007, 07:23
Replies: 12
by tonytone » 05 Mar 2007, 20:41

ok, I had a vege 1.6TD engine fitted 6k miles ago. When it was fitted it transpired that Vege had set the injector pump wrong. So much so that when...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
09 Mar 2007, 07:23
propex again

Last post by Fritz « 08 Mar 2007, 22:47
Replies: 1
by timthetrader » 07 Mar 2007, 19:29

Im basically as usefull with a spanner etc as a ash tray on a motorbike! So does anyone know of a garage/ gas fitter etc that can fit my propex in...

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Last post by Fritz
08 Mar 2007, 22:47
Water, water everywhere. Westie pond problem (Update)

Last post by madmyk « 08 Mar 2007, 21:29
Replies: 8
by madmyk » 04 Mar 2007, 23:20

Hi guys,
Van going for respray, westie club joker 1.6 td. :)

Stripped off most external bits for prep, and decided to tackle any interior probs...

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Last post by madmyk
08 Mar 2007, 21:29
Oh no!! pulled too hard!

Last post by The_blue « 08 Mar 2007, 21:09
Replies: 3
by The_blue » 08 Mar 2007, 20:02

Was under the front of the van doing a brake pipe whrn i spotted rust under the wheel arch.

Lifted the mat up and it was all around the seat belt...

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Last post by The_blue
08 Mar 2007, 21:09
rattly tappet

Last post by Dan Wood « 08 Mar 2007, 20:44
Replies: 3
by simony » 08 Mar 2007, 20:19

anyone know ? sometimes i get a rattly tappet accompanied by a misfire wondered if any body knows whether the rattly tappet cause the misfire or vice...

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Last post by Dan Wood
08 Mar 2007, 20:44
Alloy fitting

Last post by clegg « 08 Mar 2007, 17:54
Replies: 7
by snarl » 02 Mar 2007, 19:21

now i have bolts etc for alloys but they are to big to go through, can i drill out holes myself or will they need to be machined??

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Last post by clegg
08 Mar 2007, 17:54
carb help

Last post by jason k « 08 Mar 2007, 17:54
Replies: 5
by sidinio » 05 Mar 2007, 17:05

Hi
i am very confused ( as usual)
i fitted a weber 32/36 to my bus (2.0 cu a/c) as i was told this was the best replacement carb for my old stock...

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Last post by jason k
08 Mar 2007, 17:54
Best Alarm For T25 (not a sensor one as I have a Dog)

Last post by sandringham « 08 Mar 2007, 17:30
Replies: 12
by sandringham » 06 Mar 2007, 18:18

Dogs are going missing from vehicles round here (b***tards) and while I rarely leave mine in the van there are times it can't be avoided. I don't...

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Last post by sandringham
08 Mar 2007, 17:30
oil for 1. 6td

Last post by R0B « 08 Mar 2007, 16:43
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by Kool-Kamper » 07 Mar 2007, 16:32

Hi all,
This has probably been covered 1001 times. I have searched back trough posts looking for a definitve answer but alas I have not found one. So...

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Last post by R0B
08 Mar 2007, 16:43
weldin rind t'windows

Last post by oldiguana « 08 Mar 2007, 10:19
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by oldiguana » 07 Mar 2007, 17:20

heard an interesting solution to weldin around marladys camper windows,one chap told me that he got someone to chop thecomplete panels out of another...

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Last post by oldiguana
08 Mar 2007, 10:19
HELP please

Last post by jed the spread « 08 Mar 2007, 09:07
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by jed the spread » 08 Mar 2007, 08:08

ive just replaced a pushrod tube and put the pushrods back in bolted the rocker back on and popped the rocker cover back and the van is running like...

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Last post by jed the spread
08 Mar 2007, 09:07
Chuffed as......

Last post by clartsonly « 08 Mar 2007, 08:44
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by fairwynds » 07 Mar 2007, 20:54

Soooo pleased, engine is IN!!!!! (most of it!)

Just wanted to share....... :D

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08 Mar 2007, 08:44

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