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fridge vents.

Last post by sevy « 26 Feb 2007, 01:28
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by hakuna matata » 25 Feb 2007, 17:33

i need to know where can i buy these for a 3 way eletrolux fridge????
now ive seen vans with one on then some with two why???
iam also lookin for new...

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Last post by sevy
26 Feb 2007, 01:28
bulbs

Last post by simony « 25 Feb 2007, 21:17
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by simony » 20 Feb 2007, 18:34

were can i get the blue bulb for highbeam warning any ideas thanks :)

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Last post by simony
25 Feb 2007, 21:17
No brake lights - van unusable please help

Last post by darrenandnikki « 25 Feb 2007, 21:14

by darrenandnikki » 25 Feb 2007, 21:14

Ok guys,

Have changed bulbs and checked ceramic fuses on my 1982 1.6 ct camper and it seems i have a larger problem than expected in that my brake...

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Last post by darrenandnikki
25 Feb 2007, 21:14
spacers for front of my t3

Last post by dink « 25 Feb 2007, 19:29
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by dink » 24 Feb 2007, 23:03

it's time for the new boots for my t3 i have audi rims
7 1/2 x 16 with 205/60's, et 35 or et 37, i'm not 1oo% sure
i've been onto the machine 7...

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Last post by dink
25 Feb 2007, 19:29
1600 CT Aircooled engine, carburettors and inlet manifolds

Last post by Ben rhodes « 25 Feb 2007, 18:06
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by Ben rhodes » 24 Feb 2007, 01:11

I have just bought a new lump for my 1981 Aircooled T25 camper. It is a 1600 CT engine from Big Boys Toys. I am having trouble finding carbs to fit...

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Last post by Ben rhodes
25 Feb 2007, 18:06
Engine behaving badly. BAD ENGINE, BAD!!!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Feb 2007, 18:05
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by DapperDavies » 15 Feb 2007, 14:21

My 1.9DG engine is running very rough. It starts and goes OK; accelerates well and top speed is fine. But, it splutters; it sounds like its...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Feb 2007, 18:05
oil for Aircooled

Last post by phade « 25 Feb 2007, 13:54
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by Rozzo » 21 Feb 2007, 22:53

is it really 30 grade oil for cu engines? hope so cos we have 40 gal. of sae-30w at work :lol:

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Last post by phade
25 Feb 2007, 13:54
propex

Last post by futurecut « 25 Feb 2007, 12:22
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by timthetrader » 25 Feb 2007, 11:13

I live in glos/boarder wawickshire, does anyone know of a gas fitter that can my propex heater to my van?

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Last post by futurecut
25 Feb 2007, 12:22
solex 32-34 pdsit wiring help

Last post by leroy99 « 24 Feb 2007, 20:36
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by leroy99 » 24 Feb 2007, 18:29

im in the final stages of my engine rebuild but am having a nightmare finding the correct electrical wiring for the carbs. i did take pics before the...

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Last post by leroy99
24 Feb 2007, 20:36
Grill clips?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 Feb 2007, 15:16
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by wee bugger » 24 Feb 2007, 11:27

Can anyone point me in the direction of the clips that hold the front grill in place...its the metal clip bit that goes on the van itself...not the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 Feb 2007, 15:16
chassis number location for t4?

Last post by R0B « 24 Feb 2007, 13:58
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by billymaya » 24 Feb 2007, 10:02

can any of the t4 owners on here tell me where abouts i can find the engine chassis number and the matching code on the body work,any help would be...

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Last post by R0B
24 Feb 2007, 13:58
Windscreen Demister

Last post by Easy Tiger « 24 Feb 2007, 12:01

by Easy Tiger » 24 Feb 2007, 12:01

Hi y'all
The other day my windscreen wipers and demister cut out - no problem its just a blown fuse I thought - Ive replaced the fuse.
The windscreen...

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Last post by Easy Tiger
24 Feb 2007, 12:01
rear wheel bearing cases

Last post by phade « 24 Feb 2007, 10:46
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by dalmationman » 11 Feb 2007, 15:38
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Anybody done this ?
Know how big a job it is or how expensive ?
I know Phade has done it and cost him £400, thanks for the info Phade.
Just wondered...
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Last post by phade
24 Feb 2007, 10:46
help needed to get insurance for european trip

Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk « 24 Feb 2007, 09:58
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by syncro4us » 21 Feb 2007, 11:59

HELP HELP stop me going insane with insurance companies!!!

we are taking our syncro on a round europe trip from about end March 2007 to end July...

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Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk
24 Feb 2007, 09:58
Relay - Wiring Query

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Feb 2007, 01:12
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by TLammers » 23 Feb 2007, 19:14

Hi to one and all :D
Having recently purchased an 85 1.9 W/C pop top caravelle, i've now begun the process of modernising the inside, starting with...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Feb 2007, 01:12
Electrics enquiry

Last post by madmyk « 24 Feb 2007, 01:05
Replies: 7
by darrenandnikki » 22 Feb 2007, 21:29

This is gonna seem really stupid because most of you guys on here seem well clued up mechanically but here goes, my van has the external electric...

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Last post by madmyk
24 Feb 2007, 01:05
? ? Which rotor arm for 2.1 DJ engine ? ?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 Feb 2007, 00:05
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 23 Feb 2007, 20:44

Hi all,
Wondered if anyone knows if a 2.1 DJ engine should have a rotor arm with the over-rev cut out in it, or the more usual solid type if that...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 Feb 2007, 00:05
Replacement Speedo

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 23 Feb 2007, 23:21
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by javawolf » 23 Feb 2007, 22:58

Just a quick question. Does anyone know if a speedo from a 1.9 Watercooled van will show the correct speed if fitted in a 2.0 Aircooled? My speedo is...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
23 Feb 2007, 23:21
Aircooled vacuum prob?

Last post by murdoch « 23 Feb 2007, 18:48
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by murdoch » 20 Feb 2007, 21:08

its probably a simple fix, but i cant see it..
warmed engine ( 2ltr CU ) ,been running ten minutes or so,checked the auto chokes are off, but idle...

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Last post by murdoch
23 Feb 2007, 18:48
Core plug?

Last post by jed the spread « 23 Feb 2007, 17:46
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by jed the spread » 21 Feb 2007, 11:35
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what is this circled in the red. i thought my water jacket was leaking untill i took the protective plate off and found it dripping from here...
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Last post by jed the spread
23 Feb 2007, 17:46
She's a knockin'

Last post by Dan Wood « 23 Feb 2007, 15:51
Replies: 1
by luckopig » 23 Feb 2007, 07:28

Good day,

I'm looking for some advice, when I turn to the left - not politically, I get a knocking from what sounds like a wheel bearing on the...

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Last post by Dan Wood
23 Feb 2007, 15:51
Headlamp question

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 23 Feb 2007, 00:14
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by Nicola&Tony » 04 Jan 2007, 20:22
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I've just put new bulbs (Osram Silverstar +50%, as recommended on Wiki) in my headlamps. Whilst doing this I noticed that the two headlamp units are...
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Last post by Ivor Brownun
23 Feb 2007, 00:14
Headlamp bulb shields

Last post by CovKid « 22 Feb 2007, 23:55
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by CovKid » 22 Feb 2007, 23:16

Can anyone tell me why the standard headlamps have those metal shields over the bulbs and are they required if using halogen bulbs rather than...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Feb 2007, 23:55
Prob already been covered but......

Last post by Ivorblueun « 22 Feb 2007, 22:31
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by Kool-Kamper » 21 Feb 2007, 10:44

I have a 1.6 td and have noticed that Morrisons are selling bio deisel for 79p per litre. Can I put this straight in to my tank?
I am all up for...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
22 Feb 2007, 22:31
Air in the heater matrix?

Last post by jed the spread « 22 Feb 2007, 21:34
Replies: 2
by kevtherev » 21 Feb 2007, 22:27

I've noticed that since the refresh of the coolant the heater is gettin hot but when the fan is on full tilt the heat drops off

is it just because...

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Last post by jed the spread
22 Feb 2007, 21:34
Swapping 1.6 CT (Aircooled) for 1.9 DG (watercooled).

Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk « 22 Feb 2007, 21:11
Replies: 16
by www.charitytour.co.uk » 19 Feb 2007, 13:04
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Hi all,

Firstly.... thanks to everyone for being so welcoming to us yesterday at Dubfreeze :D . We are disappointed that the camper never made it...
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Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk
22 Feb 2007, 21:11
Tuning 1.9 petrol

Last post by matt « 22 Feb 2007, 18:49
Replies: 9
by hembo666 » 15 Feb 2007, 18:14

Being a mechanical nonce at times, can anyone advise me on tuning a 1.9 petrol. at the moment it starts easily and runs quiet and smooth, but it...

9 Replies

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Last post by matt
22 Feb 2007, 18:49
What Dizzy and coil combo for a CU ?

Last post by chuckle « 22 Feb 2007, 16:53

by chuckle » 22 Feb 2007, 16:53

How do folks! Just want a bit of advice. Bought a pair of new carbs for my 2L CU. When I got it up and running last year a used a couple of dizzy's...

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Last post by chuckle
22 Feb 2007, 16:53
oil in air intake?

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Feb 2007, 16:08
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by clartsonly » 22 Feb 2007, 11:22

Hello, I have just joined this ere forum, but have been browsing for a while.

I have owned a T25 1900 1985 Water Cooled since August 2006, when I...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Feb 2007, 16:08
What size rivnuts?

Last post by Aidan « 22 Feb 2007, 14:12
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by shepster » 22 Feb 2007, 10:53

..............do ineed to fit a genuine VW spoiler? i have the tool i just need to buy the rivnuts.

Cheers.

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Last post by Aidan
22 Feb 2007, 14:12
Water in Topup tank dissapears.????

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Feb 2007, 11:52
Replies: 10
by funbus1 » 15 Feb 2007, 19:43

Anyone hve any ideas why my 1915wbx spits all the water out of the topup tank,and runs perfect for hundreds of miles with water sitting at perfect...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Feb 2007, 11:52
is my bus going through the menopause?

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Feb 2007, 11:06
Replies: 4
by surfem00 » 21 Feb 2007, 17:14

Finally got my bus running last week (after much blood, tears and cash), ran like a dream for a week but now seems to be having hot flushes! :oops:...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Feb 2007, 11:06
M codes - They're not on the Brickyard list

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Feb 2007, 23:35
Replies: 4
by veedweeb » 21 Feb 2007, 09:13

I looked on the information section of the Brickyard site, but the codes off my sticker aren't on the list..

Can anyone shed any light?

They...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Feb 2007, 23:35
Ripped My Nuts Off

Last post by Dubstar « 21 Feb 2007, 20:35
Replies: 5
by Dubstar » 18 Feb 2007, 22:26

I tried to take my rear wheels off yesterday to adjust up the rear brakes as the adjusters aren't the best. With my 18 Snap On power bar and 19mm 6...

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Last post by Dubstar
21 Feb 2007, 20:35
Fuel gauge voltage regulator

Last post by sventhrusta « 21 Feb 2007, 20:01
Replies: 4
by sventhrusta » 21 Feb 2007, 11:20

The gauge on my bus behaves erratically depending on what revs i'm doing-sitting still will show 1/4 but as the bus gains revs/momentum it drops...

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Last post by sventhrusta
21 Feb 2007, 20:01
clutch fitment in a doka 2.8v6........mmmmmmm

Last post by mickB « 21 Feb 2007, 19:39

by mickB » 21 Feb 2007, 19:39

hoping it was going to be straightforwrd....... :shock: .....yeah right

marcus - mercdoctor took the box out today,and I had the clutch picked...

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Last post by mickB
21 Feb 2007, 19:39
gear selector

Last post by Aidan « 21 Feb 2007, 18:19
Replies: 8
by deepdale » 16 Feb 2007, 12:11

Am pretty sure this has been on here before but i cant find it!!
When stopped at lights/junction i have to select second gear before being able to go...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Feb 2007, 18:19
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement _Advice please

Last post by Aidan « 21 Feb 2007, 18:12
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by vantheman » 21 Feb 2007, 15:37

Am in the process of replacing rear wheel bearings and am also replacing wheel cylinders because of the usual sheared bleed valve problem at the same...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Feb 2007, 18:12
Help electrolux RRM185

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Feb 2007, 16:50
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by sevy » 21 Feb 2007, 13:17

VCant get the fridge working at all its doesnt help but the mains right hand knob is missing and it was firing on gas last summer no probs , gas is...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Feb 2007, 16:50
hub caps

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2007, 16:24
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by sendiw » 20 Feb 2007, 21:58

hello all
I bought some nice shiny hub caps at Dubroast. When I tried to fit them I found that the nsf one wont go on because the end of the speedo...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2007, 16:24
T25 goes round the world - Spares?

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Feb 2007, 11:40
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by ols » 16 Feb 2007, 18:01
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OK, so I'm preparing for a little roadtrip to the Middle East / India / China... and I am trying to plan what I should take in the way of spare...
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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Feb 2007, 11:40
garage/mechanic in Northampton

Last post by Didge « 21 Feb 2007, 09:37
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by Didge » 16 Feb 2007, 23:16

I need to get my 2l air cooled into the vw doctor. Can anyone suggest a reputable establishment?

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Last post by Didge
21 Feb 2007, 09:37
knocking front wheel

Last post by Ivorblueun « 20 Feb 2007, 19:05
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by beatnutt » 20 Feb 2007, 16:57

hi my front wheel sounds like theres a knocking when i brake.any1 know what this means ?

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Last post by Ivorblueun
20 Feb 2007, 19:05
Diesel camper won't start

Last post by adambradford « 20 Feb 2007, 17:43
Replies: 6
by adambradford » 20 Feb 2007, 10:58

I've read the Wiki and realise this is probably something to do with the glow plugs, but before I replace them, can anyone offer any further advice?...

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Last post by adambradford
20 Feb 2007, 17:43
Pop-top rubber seal sticking to van roof

Last post by Dubstar « 20 Feb 2007, 16:13
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by Pootle » 20 Feb 2007, 15:40

The seal on my pop-top is sticking to the roof (outside) when I try to raise it.

What can I put on the rubber to prevent it sticking?

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Last post by Dubstar
20 Feb 2007, 16:13
Front fog lamps?

Last post by PEET « 20 Feb 2007, 16:09
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by Fox McIntyre » 19 Feb 2007, 16:45

How have most people got their front foglamps wired up? (if you got 'em fitted!)
I've got 2 lovely chrome spotlamps on the front of me van and I was...

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Last post by PEET
20 Feb 2007, 16:09
Seats!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Feb 2007, 13:52
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by deepdale » 19 Feb 2007, 17:17

Does anyone know what seats are direct swap for the standard ones. i just dont fancy cutting and welding, or rather i cant be bothered.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Feb 2007, 13:52
T25 2.1 GLI Fuel Pump

Last post by delibury « 20 Feb 2007, 12:51
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by Rooster » 14 Dec 2006, 08:34

Some of you may know this already and be able to confirm it's true.
My fuel pump. part number 0580463016, just packed up. So I have been looking for...

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Last post by delibury
20 Feb 2007, 12:51
Nuts/bolts for tow bar ????

Last post by dingleyhythe « 20 Feb 2007, 12:38
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by sherlock » 18 Feb 2007, 11:42
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Hi I have just got myself a tow bar and would like to fit it..(second hand)

I dont need one it's just that I'm crap at reversing.

It didnt come...
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Last post by dingleyhythe
20 Feb 2007, 12:38
Clicky relay

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Feb 2007, 11:50
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by Stavros » 12 Feb 2007, 19:04

Over he past couple of days i have been trying to sort out the electrics on my devon. I was having problems with relays clicking (amongst other...

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20 Feb 2007, 11:50

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