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window for pannel vans ??

Last post by DiscoDave « 26 Mar 2006, 15:35
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by dink » 25 Mar 2006, 07:41

cn anyone recomend me a who or where to buy after market windows for my t3 panel van, sliding and fixed
for DIY instalation

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Last post by DiscoDave
26 Mar 2006, 15:35
New Door Seal

Last post by Mariner Man « 25 Mar 2006, 19:45
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by richnewton » 25 Mar 2006, 15:46

Before I reach for the 'no more nails' whats the best way to stick me new rubber door seal on? :D

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Last post by Mariner Man
25 Mar 2006, 19:45
Part finding problem!!!

Last post by beneldude « 25 Mar 2006, 12:12
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by beneldude » 23 Mar 2006, 21:14

Hello,

I have just joined club 80-90 and it looks awesome, especially the wiki bit, really useful and easy to understand!! Can we get something like...

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25 Mar 2006, 12:12
rear wheel bearings

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by dink » 24 Mar 2006, 21:38

t3 rear wheel bearings, how much free play should there be
holding the castle nut in the center i can get / feel more free play than i remember on...

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25 Mar 2006, 06:16
T25 washer pump replacement

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 24 Mar 2006, 13:10
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by JazBee » 23 Mar 2006, 20:14

I have an intermittent fault with the screen washers on my van and want to replace the pump. Anyone done this recently? Can you access the pump...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
24 Mar 2006, 13:10
Limescale?

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by Mocki » 23 Mar 2006, 14:24

ok, i live in a hardwater area, and my level gauge in my water tank on the bus has started behaving , erm, well, incorrectly.
so i dropped the tank...

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24 Mar 2006, 10:33
T25 fuel consumption

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Mar 2006, 09:39
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by Mr.Tom » 23 Mar 2006, 17:59

Hello T25 people!

Quick question - how many miles do you get on a full tank out of your T25's watercooled engines?

Ta!

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Mar 2006, 09:39
help needed with eberspacher heater?????

Last post by T'Onion « 23 Mar 2006, 22:47
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by jamesc76 » 21 Mar 2006, 13:14

Hi all, well i fianlly got all the bits together, pump fuel tank etc, ive wired it up it does start up but loads of smoke and i mean loads!! it wont...

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23 Mar 2006, 22:47
land rover wheels

Last post by Russel « 23 Mar 2006, 20:58
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by ermie571 » 22 Mar 2006, 19:51

Hi this may sound daft but does any body know if any land rover series or defender etc wheels fit the t25s cheers :? :? :?

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Last post by Russel
23 Mar 2006, 20:58
self tightening sockets...?

Last post by Mocki « 23 Mar 2006, 16:58
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by j_robi » 18 Mar 2006, 10:03

attempting a regular oil change- the sump nut is so rounded that the sockets wont touch it, tried using smaller ones and tapping them on etc.
is...

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23 Mar 2006, 16:58
Where to buy a hose?

Last post by skell « 23 Mar 2006, 13:29
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by NeedABus » 23 Mar 2006, 08:55

Anyone know where I can get a new hose to connect the water pump of my 1983 1.6d to the bottom of the expansion tank?

Can't see it in the JK...

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Last post by skell
23 Mar 2006, 13:29
Would this work??????????

Last post by Mocki « 23 Mar 2006, 10:05
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by Headley18 » 18 Mar 2006, 20:41

Big inverter (around 2500 watt), connected to the leisure battery (12v) then on the 240v side conected through the hook up socket to the consumer...

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23 Mar 2006, 10:05
Another wheel question!

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Mar 2006, 22:18
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by monkeynut » 22 Mar 2006, 21:40

owdi ( Audi) A6 alloys 15in do they fit or can make them fit ? somone on Fleabay is
selling some and says they may fit ! :?:

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Mar 2006, 22:18
fuel,how much does tank hold?

Last post by SteveO « 22 Mar 2006, 20:47
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by SteveO » 22 Mar 2006, 10:44

hi,how much does a tank hold?t3 1600 derv?cheers steve.o

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Last post by SteveO
22 Mar 2006, 20:47
JK hook up kits

Last post by geof914 « 22 Mar 2006, 18:55
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by Drew » 16 Mar 2006, 17:06

Which one do you chaps recommend as I can't really see the difference:

Clickety

Clickety too

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Last post by geof914
22 Mar 2006, 18:55
Outer sill (offside) repair panel modding

Last post by Cruz « 22 Mar 2006, 10:03
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by Cruz » 20 Mar 2006, 22:20

How much modding is neeed to get them to fit?

Easy or hard job?

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Last post by Cruz
22 Mar 2006, 10:03
Van dimensions

Last post by ermie571 « 22 Mar 2006, 09:46
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by Drew » 22 Mar 2006, 09:34

Anyone know the dimensions of a T25 of the top of their heads?

Cheers

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Last post by ermie571
22 Mar 2006, 09:46
Rusty Front panel/Welder reccomendations in Hampshire

Last post by pompey « 22 Mar 2006, 08:21
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by normalbloke » 18 Mar 2006, 17:34

Hello all,have finally removed the windscreen of my T25 (wc) and have found the seemingly normal corrosion.It look like all it needs is an upper...

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Last post by pompey
22 Mar 2006, 08:21
Hi - new owner T25

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 22 Mar 2006, 07:27
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by RAYt25 » 21 Mar 2006, 13:38

Hi folks

I am the proud owner of an air cooled t25 2lt. Having spent the weekend with the motor i am relieved to find that most things are fine. I...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
22 Mar 2006, 07:27
25 year road tax exempt rules

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Mar 2006, 21:29
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by camper » 18 Mar 2006, 18:32

Slightly off beat but there must owners that have t25s over twenty five years or approching.I saw on ebay and its not the first i have seen this a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Mar 2006, 21:29
lowering springs, who's are best

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Mar 2006, 21:40
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by dink » 19 Mar 2006, 20:54

it might well be time to get a bit lower to the ground, who's lowering springs are the best
an what's a sensible drop 60mm or an 80mm drop
won't be...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Mar 2006, 21:40
BLOWER AGAIN!

Last post by Cruz « 18 Mar 2006, 00:34
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 15 Mar 2006, 22:04

Well its 3 1/2 weeks to my better half breaks uP for school holidays!(shes a teacher b4 you think I have strange tendencies) so its damn time I get...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Mar 2006, 00:34
Any suggestions on supplier of exhaust for 1.9 petrol ?

Last post by scooterdoc « 17 Mar 2006, 22:19
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by scooterdoc » 17 Mar 2006, 20:22

My '86 watercooled 1.9 has a major case of exhaust rot, and true to form looks like every joint is corroded. Is there someone who does a good price...

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Last post by scooterdoc
17 Mar 2006, 22:19
Slack Belts

Last post by Mariner Man « 17 Mar 2006, 15:23
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by Mariner Man » 16 Mar 2006, 15:08

Ive just tensioned the fan belt on my 1.6 diesel, just below and behind it running on twowheels is another belt, which drives the water pump, ( i...

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Last post by Mariner Man
17 Mar 2006, 15:23
No Haynes yet - T25 pumper thermostat question

Last post by Horza « 16 Mar 2006, 10:59
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by ghost123uk » 16 Mar 2006, 09:45

Well I have now got my T25 tin top 1.9 petrol camper in my drive.

On the 20 mile journey home it became obvious that the stat wasn't working (or...

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Last post by Horza
16 Mar 2006, 10:59
Devon Potty Box/seat

Last post by richnewton « 16 Mar 2006, 09:07
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by richnewton » 15 Mar 2006, 09:20

Just wondered how my potty box/seat should be fastened? Its a devon and im fed up of it sliding all over the place.
cheers :D

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Last post by richnewton
16 Mar 2006, 09:07
tyre pressure advice

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Mar 2006, 17:33
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by diviy » 12 Mar 2006, 17:51
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currently running steel 14 \ tyres going over to merc 15 alloy on 195x65
15 H rated tyres they are rated at 1356ibs max laden weight max
they have a...
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Last post by andysimpson
14 Mar 2006, 17:33
OOGAH!

Last post by shepster « 13 Mar 2006, 08:41
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by Dan Wood » 10 Mar 2006, 18:43

Surprise gift of a Klaxon horn arrived to day. It's the red one from JK.
Just wondered if anyone else has one, and where they've mounted it - it...

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Last post by shepster
13 Mar 2006, 08:41
rock and roll bed

Last post by DiscoDave « 13 Mar 2006, 07:01
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by glennyboy2 » 13 Mar 2006, 01:48

Now this may sound daft.
I have fitted a 3/4 rock and roll bed which was in pieces when I got it.

It works as a seat ok, but when I pull it out as a...

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Last post by DiscoDave
13 Mar 2006, 07:01
VW tools for cambelt timing

Last post by Louey « 12 Mar 2006, 15:32
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by jimmyt » 11 Mar 2006, 16:34

Just about to remove the injection pump on my 1.6TD (JX) to be repaired and just sorting out the tools required for replacing cambelt and timing...

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Last post by Louey
12 Mar 2006, 15:32
Turbo Diesel

Last post by bridoom « 12 Mar 2006, 09:00
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by bridoom » 11 Mar 2006, 09:49

Please excuse my ignorance, but me & my mate are attempting (Bloody broken studs) to replace the down pipe (manifold to silencer) on my 1.6 turbo...

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Last post by bridoom
12 Mar 2006, 09:00
dodgy 3 way fridges

Last post by R0B « 12 Mar 2006, 04:30
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by trickytroggle » 11 Mar 2006, 20:26

can any one help
:( i have a 3 way fridge though it is not connected anymore to the bus because I decided to do a 'job' on the bus!!seemed like a...

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Last post by R0B
12 Mar 2006, 04:30
only me..... I give up.......................

Last post by starspider « 10 Mar 2006, 16:34
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by lhd » 08 Mar 2006, 22:31

Who could make this mistake only me........
Westy Joker came with D2L eberspacher not working. After spending £100.00 I got it working but filled the...

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Last post by starspider
10 Mar 2006, 16:34
She ne'ver take it, cap'n! - Electric Hook Up

Last post by banana « 10 Mar 2006, 14:13
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by purplechugster » 02 Mar 2006, 09:49
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Okay, its about minus a billion degrees out there, snowing, icey and all that wintery kind of stuff. But Ive not been anywhere in The Chugster for...
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Last post by banana
10 Mar 2006, 14:13
Interior trim material

Last post by VirginCamper « 09 Mar 2006, 18:18
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by phil n gayle » 28 Feb 2006, 11:55

Howdy folks,
I'm going to replace the interior panels and i'm looking for the best place to get new trim for inside sliding door panel and rear...

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Last post by VirginCamper
09 Mar 2006, 18:18
Stupid question - can you help

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Mar 2006, 18:00
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by gearyboy » 08 Mar 2006, 13:25

Ive seen for sale a golf 1.9TD aaz engine, but im a bit confused about it states its intercooled. Is that just off the radiator or is that something...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 Mar 2006, 18:00
Standard tyre size?

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Mar 2006, 18:22
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by kevtherev » 04 Mar 2006, 16:59

On the van when i had it the tyre sizes were 185/70x14 and i am fitting 16 alloys so i want to replace with correct profile, i have used the...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Mar 2006, 18:22
lowered or replace standard suspension parts

Last post by charlie brown syndrome « 07 Mar 2006, 08:18
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by pimpdriver » 06 Mar 2006, 23:07

Hello,

Thinking of lowering my 88E panel van. It has done 163k miles.

People say it handles better etc.

However, you are generally replacing old...

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Last post by charlie brown syndrome
07 Mar 2006, 08:18
ENJUN SHIPPIN?

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 06 Mar 2006, 22:15
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 03 Mar 2006, 19:46

Who will ship an engine in the uk? Prices etc would be great.
D

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
06 Mar 2006, 22:15
What Time Is Love?

Last post by Cruz « 06 Mar 2006, 18:05
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by PRHPaul » 06 Mar 2006, 17:48

Who the fup knows, my fupping clock is fupped
:cry:
Anyone got a spare centre dash digital clock??? Checked the local scrapyard for Golfs and the...

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06 Mar 2006, 18:05

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