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Eber works but doesnt!!

Last post by ringo « 20 Feb 2007, 11:07
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by Bendyknees » 16 Feb 2007, 15:04
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Hi all
At the moment im touring rural ireland and am makin the most of my eber(was averaging -3 for most of last week perched on the top of a hill)....
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Last post by ringo
20 Feb 2007, 11:07
flat spot

Last post by sidinio « 20 Feb 2007, 08:45
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by sidinio » 19 Feb 2007, 16:12

I have a flat spot on throttle when i put my foot down
everything else seems ok
would putting more tension on cable help or is it more serious.
ps...

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Last post by sidinio
20 Feb 2007, 08:45
Rebuild queries with pics. Gearbox and engine DG 1900 w/c

Last post by Kermit « 19 Feb 2007, 23:43
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by fairwynds » 12 Feb 2007, 21:01

Hoping someone may know the answers to these two.
Im rebuilding my DG 1900 watercooled T25 and when I cleaned up the outside of the gearbox it was...

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Last post by Kermit
19 Feb 2007, 23:43
fusebox help

Last post by T'Onion « 19 Feb 2007, 19:55
Replies: 7
by hercules » 18 Feb 2007, 17:42

hi de hi again if i need a new fuse box would any one till me were best place to get one thank again :roll:

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Last post by T'Onion
19 Feb 2007, 19:55
fusebox help

Last post by hercules « 19 Feb 2007, 19:11
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by hercules » 18 Feb 2007, 17:37

hi every one just need some help here,i was drive a long and me light went out on me,on the beam, side light still on sound went out and hearter stop...

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Last post by hercules
19 Feb 2007, 19:11
spark plug popped out!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 18 Feb 2007, 21:46
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by vanjam » 20 Jan 2007, 02:06

can anyone in shropshire / west midlands area lend / hire me a suitable kit to rethread a spark plug hole?!!!! It's for my brother in law's y reg...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
18 Feb 2007, 21:46
VW T25 that does 13mpg.

Last post by Rozzo « 18 Feb 2007, 21:07
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by jen&mark » 12 Feb 2007, 23:25
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What is up with our T25?

It only does 13mpg.! :shock:

It is a 1.9 petrol engine with a brand new Webber Carb fitted last week.

It has new...
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Last post by Rozzo
18 Feb 2007, 21:07
Wheels

Last post by Allan344 « 18 Feb 2007, 19:10
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by blurb55 » 31 Aug 2006, 08:45
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have been offered a set of alloys which are v nice. However, the nice old lady who is selling them has no idea what pcd or offset they are. They are...
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Last post by Allan344
18 Feb 2007, 19:10
Webber carbs

Last post by phredd « 18 Feb 2007, 18:06
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by trevor230 » 18 Feb 2007, 14:13

has anyone fitted one of these webber carbs now available from Justkampers,if so are they any good.

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Last post by phredd
18 Feb 2007, 18:06
has my engine seized?

Last post by ally « 18 Feb 2007, 10:15
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by ally » 07 Feb 2007, 16:05
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I've changed the starter motor for a brand new one.
I've tried charging the battery, i've wired the battery straight to the starter motor (it spun a...
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Last post by ally
18 Feb 2007, 10:15
Alternator servicing, parts, tips etc.

Last post by Fritz « 16 Feb 2007, 22:50
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by syncroandy » 13 Feb 2007, 20:55

The 90A alternator in my TD pickup seems a bit noisy, and when I checked there is some play in the shaft. Seems like some fresh bearings are needed...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Feb 2007, 22:50
Windows for panel van conversions - where from?

Last post by Fritz « 16 Feb 2007, 22:26
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by garyd » 16 Feb 2007, 18:02

Hi,
not sure which section to put this under so have opted for this one since I have a question wanting answers.

I am looking to put windows into...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Feb 2007, 22:26
Whats that knocking?

Last post by billymaya « 16 Feb 2007, 20:38
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by Beach Bum » 16 Feb 2007, 17:52

Ok, a while ago I started getting a knocking from the back of the van. The noise subsided or it could just be that I've not really used the van for a...

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Last post by billymaya
16 Feb 2007, 20:38
Installed 2nd hand Eberspacher - it keeps blowing main fuse!

Last post by T'Onion « 16 Feb 2007, 20:23
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by mahatmacoat » 16 Feb 2007, 10:23

I've had a good search on here & have spent mainy hours chasing the wiring with a multimeter looking for faults & shorts, but still no joy.

I was...

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Last post by T'Onion
16 Feb 2007, 20:23
t25 1600 td turbo question

Last post by drumnut182 « 16 Feb 2007, 19:23

by drumnut182 » 16 Feb 2007, 19:23

i have a turbo that i took apart last week and put back 2gether. ive just bin told theat there should be a shim or washer inbetween the two...

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Last post by drumnut182
16 Feb 2007, 19:23
What Battery For 90amp Alternator?

Last post by Rozzo « 16 Feb 2007, 18:26
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by CovKid » 15 Feb 2007, 23:00

My wedge has a 90amp alternator (from an Audi). My present battery is starting to lose any charge fairly rapidly (3 years old now) - what kind of...

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Last post by Rozzo
16 Feb 2007, 18:26
Coolant/engine woes

Last post by gwolf65 « 16 Feb 2007, 18:07
Replies: 8
by gwolf65 » 08 Feb 2007, 23:03

Hi,first time i've posted so here goes.
I bought my van(1.9 dg waterboxer 1986)backend of last year and on the way home disaster struck,the expansion...

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Last post by gwolf65
16 Feb 2007, 18:07
Broken Mirror Glass

Last post by Ray « 16 Feb 2007, 17:51
Replies: 3
by dokafreak » 29 Jan 2007, 17:55

Hi I've not long bought a new van with electric mirrors but 1 of the mirror glasses is broken.
Does anyone know where I can get 1 from & does the...

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Last post by Ray
16 Feb 2007, 17:51
New Exhaust paint or not?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 16 Feb 2007, 17:12
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by Stavros » 16 Feb 2007, 16:47

Just brought a nice new exhaust for my 2ltr Aircooled. It is the standard grey colour but has some scratches on it which are showing bare metal. Me...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
16 Feb 2007, 17:12
(BLUE)full beam light staying on.lights not working

Last post by joebrown « 16 Feb 2007, 16:51
Replies: 6
by joebrown » 13 Jan 2007, 19:49

Please can anyone advise.I have checked wiki which this time could not help.When switch flicked to dipped then main beam,the blue flash light appears...

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Last post by joebrown
16 Feb 2007, 16:51
starter motor code

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Feb 2007, 12:53
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 11 Feb 2007, 20:55

Hi all,

i remember there was a thread on here in which Mocki listed 3 types of starter and the codes....but I can't find it!!!!!!

I have a starter...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Feb 2007, 12:53
High Power Headlamp Bulbs,whats legal?

Last post by redstar « 16 Feb 2007, 11:21
Replies: 11
by redstar » 15 Feb 2007, 16:53

Just a quick question (another one)
I have uprated the wiring in my 2000 '81 bus
and am wondering how many watts of power
can i 'legaly' have?
At...

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Last post by redstar
16 Feb 2007, 11:21
240 or not 240 that is the question

Last post by surfem00 « 16 Feb 2007, 11:14
Replies: 10
by surfem00 » 15 Feb 2007, 15:20

hi guys

im about to start on the interior of my bus over the next couple of weeks and theres now i huge debate raging through our household on...

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Last post by surfem00
16 Feb 2007, 11:14
Bumper bolt covers

Last post by hoodyski « 16 Feb 2007, 10:48
Replies: 5
by burnso » 15 Feb 2007, 08:38

Hi folks,

Quick question as I'm just about to put a JK Order in and I'm nowhere near the van to check .... How many bumper bolt covers do I need if...

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Last post by hoodyski
16 Feb 2007, 10:48
electrolux fridge - wont ignite. anyone any instructions?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Feb 2007, 09:34
Replies: 11
by _wendy_ » 11 Feb 2007, 10:23

does anyone have any instruction booklets or anything. we cant get our fridge to ignite on gas. its an electrolux product number 9267523, model...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Feb 2007, 09:34
Genuine rear inertia belts

Last post by Aidan « 15 Feb 2007, 19:46
Replies: 8
by maximus » 14 Feb 2007, 16:37

Does anyone know if vw still sell rear seatbelts for these vans?? if so any part numbers?

I know Just Kampers do something like it but want genuine...

8 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
15 Feb 2007, 19:46
Caravelle rear seat!

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 15 Feb 2007, 19:09
Replies: 2
by Fox McIntyre » 15 Feb 2007, 15:40

Just aquired a Caravelle rear seat and upon fitting, I cannot find anywhere for the seat-back lock bolts to go! Anyone got any ideas/soluyions,...

2 Replies

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
15 Feb 2007, 19:09
5 speed gearbox oil level

Last post by skell « 15 Feb 2007, 12:58
Replies: 1
by andyasj » 14 Feb 2007, 20:53

Normally gearboxes are filled to overflowing but a local guy who just does up T25's has told me that this is not correct for this box. The correct...

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Last post by skell
15 Feb 2007, 12:58
Alternator bolts ?

Last post by dalmationman « 15 Feb 2007, 12:10

by dalmationman » 15 Feb 2007, 12:10

OK, sound easy but ??????????/
one of the alternator bolts is missing, the one that bolts it to the engine.
two questions
What size bolt do I need...

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Last post by dalmationman
15 Feb 2007, 12:10
Engine questions... advice and discussion welcomed!

Last post by richnewton « 15 Feb 2007, 09:23
Replies: 10
by www.charitytour.co.uk » 14 Feb 2007, 00:34

Hi all,

I posted recently about a loud knocking noise on starting up my 1600 Aircooled CT engine. The noise disappeared after a few minutes of...

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Last post by richnewton
15 Feb 2007, 09:23
Electric Windows

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 14 Feb 2007, 23:36
Replies: 2
by burnso » 13 Feb 2007, 10:23

Saw this on eBay yesterday. Anyone had success with a similar kit?

Works out about £45 including postage

Mark

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
14 Feb 2007, 23:36
Just changed the glow plugs

Last post by oldiguana « 14 Feb 2007, 22:54
Replies: 16
by ringo » 10 Feb 2007, 18:46
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And whilst it was fiddly, it was'nt hard.

After faffing about for 20 minutes i decided to take off the metal diesel pipes that go into the...
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Last post by oldiguana
14 Feb 2007, 22:54
sos inverness - non starter

Last post by Rusty Red « 14 Feb 2007, 21:02
Replies: 7
by Rusty Red » 13 Feb 2007, 17:49

Help! First van!
I'm Dougal, the wifes Vicki who bought the van Red and Rusty 1980 2l AC Caravelle Hi Top non runner, off Ebay.
Small catch its in...

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Last post by Rusty Red
14 Feb 2007, 21:02
Whistleing Windows

Last post by Dubstar « 14 Feb 2007, 19:33
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 13 Feb 2007, 22:45

My front opening 1/4 lights whistle like mad when I get to about 45-50 onwards. Not tot bad around town, but on any sort of high speed trip-well,...

4 Replies

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Last post by Dubstar
14 Feb 2007, 19:33
Steam Cleaning - yes or no?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Feb 2007, 16:47
Replies: 2
by Pootle » 14 Feb 2007, 13:46

My T25 wasserboxer engine is dirty and I want to work on it. Has anyone had their engine steam cleaned? Is it REALLY bad for the electrics?

Anyone...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Feb 2007, 16:47
Electric Hookup

Last post by Bowton Lad « 14 Feb 2007, 00:04
Replies: 20
by kathyshack » 05 Feb 2007, 19:58
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After totally taking our everything in the van for its new interior, it appears my hookup setup doesn't have a consumer unit. I'm assuming I need one...
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Last post by Bowton Lad
14 Feb 2007, 00:04
Urgent help with water cooled please.

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2007, 22:55
Replies: 3
by jen&mark » 13 Feb 2007, 22:35

Ok, i may sound like a complete novice but here is my question.

Ive just noticed that the water level in my 1.9 water cooled transporter van has...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2007, 22:55
by the light of my dash board lights......well lack of them!

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 13 Feb 2007, 21:19
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by Kool-Kamper » 13 Feb 2007, 15:37

I have a problem, A common one I believe.
My dash board lights are not there.
I have checked all my fuses, the all seem ok but don't match my haynes...

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
13 Feb 2007, 21:19
T25 sliding door part

Last post by justbuggin « 13 Feb 2007, 19:40
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by jen&mark » 12 Feb 2007, 23:52

Does anyone know firstly what the metal rod that attatches to the door lock is called, and also where can we get one please?

Cheers

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Last post by justbuggin
13 Feb 2007, 19:40
sos inverness - non starter

Last post by Spannerrack « 13 Feb 2007, 19:11
Replies: 1
by Rusty Red » 13 Feb 2007, 17:50

Help! First van!
I'm Dougal, the wifes Vicki who bought the van Red and Rusty 1980 2l AC Caravelle Hi Top non runner, off Ebay.
Small catch its in...

1 Replies

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Last post by Spannerrack
13 Feb 2007, 19:11
ongoing battery problems

Last post by billymaya « 13 Feb 2007, 17:31
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by billymaya » 12 Feb 2007, 17:58

hi again still got an ongoing battery problem went away on hols for four days came back to find t25 wouldnt start think the crappy radio might of...

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Last post by billymaya
13 Feb 2007, 17:31
large plug disconnected?????

Last post by hoodyski « 13 Feb 2007, 16:52
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by Rozzo » 10 Feb 2007, 16:30

hi
got a 1981 2l Aircooled and in the engine bay on the left side looking from the back there is a quite large multi-plug effort which looks like...

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Last post by hoodyski
13 Feb 2007, 16:52
Alloy wheels

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 13 Feb 2007, 16:19
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 11 Feb 2007, 21:18

Does anyone know of anywhere around Crewe & Nantwich where I can get my centre bores drilled out on Audi alloys??

Thanks in advance

:lol: :lol:

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
13 Feb 2007, 16:19
Tailgate lock

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 13 Feb 2007, 11:38
Replies: 3
by hoodyski » 12 Feb 2007, 23:59

Ive brought a van with no tailgate lock fitted, I have the barrel but not much else, wondering what other bits I need, a photo would be marvelous....

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
13 Feb 2007, 11:38
1982 1.6 petrol - help i need more power

Last post by badger « 13 Feb 2007, 08:58
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by darrenandnikki » 12 Feb 2007, 18:35

Ok here goes, i have only just bought this t25 camper, my first one, and we love it. I know the engine is gutless but it does seem excessivley slow...

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Last post by badger
13 Feb 2007, 08:58
Spares for t25

Last post by phade « 12 Feb 2007, 22:17
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by hembo666 » 04 Feb 2007, 19:00

Does anyone know of any good breakers in the notts/derby area?

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Last post by phade
12 Feb 2007, 22:17
gerbox sticking in reverse help

Last post by monkeynut « 12 Feb 2007, 21:21
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by nindy » 11 Feb 2007, 23:24

i have a recon gearbox and 16 v golf engine and it keeps sticking in reverse and first sometimes its hard to get it out any ides pls?

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Last post by monkeynut
12 Feb 2007, 21:21
T25 Gettin hot when going up hill

Last post by jamesc76 « 12 Feb 2007, 19:19
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by scottie » 12 Feb 2007, 18:32

Hi all,
I have a Type25 Riemo which keeps blowing waterpipes. I have replaced the pipe which goes to the bottom of the water blottle and now it looks...

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Last post by jamesc76
12 Feb 2007, 19:19
internittent wipers?

Last post by MINI_BUS « 12 Feb 2007, 13:02
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by chipster1 » 08 Feb 2007, 20:01

is it easy to instal a relay if you have blade fuses as on my early devon?

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Last post by MINI_BUS
12 Feb 2007, 13:02
Will new transporter seat belts fit a type 25

Last post by campervankatie « 12 Feb 2007, 12:36

by campervankatie » 12 Feb 2007, 12:36

Hi, I have two questions:
Can I use the rear 3 point seat belt out of a new style transporter in my 1989 type 25. Its off the rock and roll bed and...

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12 Feb 2007, 12:36

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