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south east sprayers

Last post by purplechugster « 15 Jan 2007, 16:04

by purplechugster » 15 Jan 2007, 16:04

Hello again,

I've sprayed my van... twice... and I can't face doing it again (and it'll soon be impossible to do at home/on the street anyway) so I...

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Last post by purplechugster
15 Jan 2007, 16:04
south east sprayers

Last post by purplechugster « 15 Jan 2007, 16:03

by purplechugster » 15 Jan 2007, 16:03

Hello again,

Ive sprayed my van... twice... and I cant face doing it again (and it'll soon be impossible to do at home/on the street anyway) so I...

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Last post by purplechugster
15 Jan 2007, 16:03
South East Sprayers

Last post by purplechugster « 15 Jan 2007, 16:02

by purplechugster » 15 Jan 2007, 16:02

Hello again,

Ive sprayed my van... twice... and I cant face doing it again (and it'll soon be impossible to do at home/on the street anyway) so I...

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Last post by purplechugster
15 Jan 2007, 16:02
Refitting plactic oil filler neck - is there a knack?

Last post by sonic23 « 15 Jan 2007, 13:35
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by sonic23 » 08 Jan 2007, 13:42

Hi all,
I must be a muppet as I cannot get the plastic oil filler neck back onto the metal neck of my 2.1 DJ. I spent a good 45 mins yesterday...

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Last post by sonic23
15 Jan 2007, 13:35
Running on two

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 15 Jan 2007, 01:33
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by seakay » 14 Jan 2007, 23:12

Anyone any idea why my van occasionally loses two cylinders? It can run all day then stop - after 10 minutes and 50 turns of the key it will run fine...

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
15 Jan 2007, 01:33
O/S/R LIGHT

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 15 Jan 2007, 01:29
Replies: 3
by moloko » 11 Jan 2007, 23:09

Hello people ,where's my high resistance dis on the o/s rear light,only getting 5 volts at the connection in the engine bay however the o/s/f...

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
15 Jan 2007, 01:29
polite request for rapid answer-gearbox and starter

Last post by Aidan « 14 Jan 2007, 21:57
Replies: 2
by vanjam » 12 Jan 2007, 20:25

Friend coming round tommorrow to help refit my recond box after collapse of spigot bearing and consequent disintegration of various transmission bits...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Jan 2007, 21:57
1.7d Coolant questions.

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Jan 2007, 17:55
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by ringo » 03 Dec 2006, 18:19

Hi,

I've read the wiki and read various threads about coolant types etc, but i'm still a bit unsure - most threads relate to the wasserboxer - but...

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Jan 2007, 17:55
speed test

Last post by camper « 14 Jan 2007, 15:53
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by belle in progress » 09 Jan 2007, 16:58

right who can tell me what i shud be looking for, my batt light is fully on, you got 5 mins, im off to college!!!!

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Last post by camper
14 Jan 2007, 15:53
ecotek valve

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jan 2007, 09:32
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by Flying Frog » 14 Jan 2007, 01:29

has any body fitted a ecotek valve to their 1.9l water cooled petrol engine. does it increase the mpg and throttle response. how easy it is to fit.

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jan 2007, 09:32
Odd Knocking noise from the rear

Last post by excalibur « 13 Jan 2007, 21:32
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by dalmationman » 07 Jan 2007, 18:31

I got this odd knocking noise from the rear only when it's moving .
Sounds like it's wheel related.
Do wheel bearings knock ?

OK I know I should...

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Last post by excalibur
13 Jan 2007, 21:32
Steering wheel

Last post by Tex Ritter « 13 Jan 2007, 21:10
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by dansto » 11 Jan 2007, 19:37

Might seem like a daft question, but how do I get the steering wheel off? It's not on straight and its relly bugging me now ;)

I presume you pull...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
13 Jan 2007, 21:10
boxter alloys, strong enuff??

Last post by poshbuggers « 13 Jan 2007, 10:43
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by garyodevon » 13 Jan 2007, 10:39

got the chance of gettin hold of a set of Porsche Boxster alloys, 16 inch225 back/205 front. dyou think these are strong enuff to carry the weight of...

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Last post by poshbuggers
13 Jan 2007, 10:43
Ford Granada Scorpio Alloys

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jan 2007, 22:24
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by Ivorblueun » 12 Jan 2007, 22:04

have you got these fitted on your van? if so what wheel nuts did you use and did you need to use a collar /washer and if you did where did you get...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jan 2007, 22:24
Carburettor Questions

Last post by vanjam « 12 Jan 2007, 20:54
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by BigMon » 07 Jan 2007, 19:54
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Hi all. I've browsed the wiki before posting here (so please don't tell me off :oops: ).

I've got a 1988 1.9 DG and I think I've got carb problems....
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Last post by vanjam
12 Jan 2007, 20:54
Brm's & Empi wheels

Last post by g60steve « 12 Jan 2007, 20:23
Replies: 9
by BaaaadSlider » 10 Jan 2007, 14:19

Sorry if this is in the wrong section or been posted before, but can anyone tell me what we will need to do to change our 14 steelie wheels to some...

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Last post by g60steve
12 Jan 2007, 20:23
HELP with fitting Merc ML wheels to a T25

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jan 2007, 17:25
Replies: 10
by VWlewis » 08 Jan 2007, 22:09

I want to fit 225/75/R16 mercedes ML wheels to a T25 - I realise the tyres will make my speedometer under read (225/75/R16 = 77mph but 225/60/R16...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jan 2007, 17:25
newbie in the house

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 11 Jan 2007, 23:14
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by thenaylortribe » 09 Jan 2007, 08:46

Hello everyone!! :)
I was pointed this way by Mr Baxter over at www.brick-yard.co.uk.

I'm looking for a competent person who can take my t25 1.9...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
11 Jan 2007, 23:14
Renewing roof guttering seal on a high top van

Last post by campervankatie « 11 Jan 2007, 22:13
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by campervankatie » 10 Jan 2007, 10:40

Hi,
I have looked on WIKI for the answer to my problem.
I have a VW hight top camper. Water seems to be getting in via the roof guttering.
Its not a...

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Last post by campervankatie
11 Jan 2007, 22:13
wiring

Last post by kathyshack « 11 Jan 2007, 21:35
Replies: 3
by kathyshack » 11 Jan 2007, 20:37

I'm gonna have a go at laying this laminate flooring in the van this weekend hopefully. I'm probably going to put a 12v submersible pump for my tap...

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Last post by kathyshack
11 Jan 2007, 21:35
Failed MOT today

Last post by amazingdave « 11 Jan 2007, 21:28
Replies: 19
by Ian_Fearn » 09 Jan 2007, 17:43
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I need 4 new steering rack mounting bushes and a steering arm which apparently has some play in it.

Not sure about the last one. Any idea where the...
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Last post by amazingdave
11 Jan 2007, 21:28
Gearbox codes

Last post by TechtroT25 « 11 Jan 2007, 18:19
Replies: 2
by JohnJono » 11 Jan 2007, 17:16

Evening all
I have a 1983 1.6D 5 speed westy, im having trouble finding the gearbox code, looked all over from below with no luck! Can anyone point...

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Last post by TechtroT25
11 Jan 2007, 18:19
Wheels - Anyone fitted these to there t25 (bk299)

Last post by mattrsa « 11 Jan 2007, 16:44
Replies: 5
by mattrsa » 10 Jan 2007, 21:50

BK racing 299

Really like the look of the black ones, so has anyone fitted these?

Seen a few pics on the web which look like these wheels but...

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Last post by mattrsa
11 Jan 2007, 16:44
Starting problems

Last post by OLD ONE « 11 Jan 2007, 16:00
Replies: 5
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 11 Jan 2007, 14:48

I have a 2.00ltr Aircooled CU engine, I have not started since xmas......I recharged the battery up full.....(Good Battery)....It is turning over...

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Last post by OLD ONE
11 Jan 2007, 16:00
Mikuni heater

Last post by deegee19 « 11 Jan 2007, 09:19
Replies: 5
by deegee19 » 10 Jan 2007, 08:40

This is going on teebay at the moment, anyone know owt about their quality/reliability etc?.(250069524988), doesn't look like it's attracting as much...

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Last post by deegee19
11 Jan 2007, 09:19
Rubbing noise

Last post by sendiw « 10 Jan 2007, 21:24
Replies: 4
by sendiw » 09 Jan 2007, 22:42

I get a funny rubbing noise from the rear(not my rear) when I turn right.I dont have to turn hard to the right or go fast for it to happen. Has...

4 Replies

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Last post by sendiw
10 Jan 2007, 21:24
Sliding Door Handle

Last post by PEET « 10 Jan 2007, 21:15
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 10 Jan 2007, 20:18

I recently won one on Ebay-for 99p,which was nice. A NOS one at that. Anyway, instead of it having a normal lock in the barrel with a double sided...

1 Replies

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Last post by PEET
10 Jan 2007, 21:15
Reverse light switch

Last post by mark206000 « 10 Jan 2007, 20:04
Replies: 3
by mark206000 » 10 Jan 2007, 16:43

Hi :D

It's MOT time and all those little things that didn't really matter suddenly do :x

First up, no reverse light. Been under having a look...

3 Replies

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Last post by mark206000
10 Jan 2007, 20:04
Handbrake Cables

Last post by mark206000 « 10 Jan 2007, 11:20
Replies: 4
by mark206000 » 09 Jan 2007, 12:55

Hi,

Got a snapped rear h'brake cable, been looking for a replacement in GSF and Just Kampers.

GSF a bit cheaper b a few quid. Has anyone replaced...

4 Replies

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Last post by mark206000
10 Jan 2007, 11:20
Paint your wagon!!

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jan 2007, 23:07
Replies: 18
by KarlT » 07 Jan 2007, 14:05
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Hi

Spring job.......

Was thinking of painting van KTM orange. :shock:

Can't afford a pro job so........

Do they do a brush on paint that would...
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Last post by kevtherev
09 Jan 2007, 23:07
mpg 2.1/1.9

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jan 2007, 17:38
Replies: 17
by j_robi » 09 Jan 2007, 10:21
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hiya, i'm deliberating over a conversion to 2.1dj drom my 1.9dg. on gas presently, run at about 10.5p per mile (nice)

would a 2.1 be a whole lot...
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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jan 2007, 17:38
What years were the early sliding door made until?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Jan 2007, 17:37
Replies: 7
by sonic23 » 09 Jan 2007, 09:22

The subject says it all...
I'm trying to work out if a C Reg (83/84) is an early sliding door - I believe it is...but just need confirmation....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Jan 2007, 17:37
Bosch Blue coil on a 2.1DJ engine?

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jan 2007, 09:47
Replies: 8
by veedweeb » 04 Jan 2007, 21:20

I've got a brand new Bosch blue coil that was destined for my Beetle engined Sandrail, and I'm just wondering if there's any reason I can't fit it to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jan 2007, 09:47
bluebird rock n roll bed

Last post by airhead « 09 Jan 2007, 01:34
Replies: 4
by kathyshack » 08 Jan 2007, 11:04

who has fitted one of these to a T25? Are they easy to fit?
I am thinking of getting one, but i'm a bit scared of drilling into the bus to fit it...

4 Replies

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Last post by airhead
09 Jan 2007, 01:34
Tyre Sizes - What's the deal

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jan 2007, 22:55
Replies: 6
by slobbo » 07 Jan 2007, 22:13

I've been trying to work out what effect changing the size of my tyres will be. I found a spreadsheet which allows you to enter the tyre sizes and it...

6 Replies

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jan 2007, 22:55
Oil Guzzling Syncro

Last post by slobbo « 08 Jan 2007, 20:26
Replies: 15
by slobbo » 06 Jan 2007, 20:11
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I've just returned from a trip to Inverness and have used a litre of oil. The trip is only 145 miles each way with quite a bit of climbing through...
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Last post by slobbo
08 Jan 2007, 20:26
tailgate sizes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Jan 2007, 19:22
Replies: 5
by j_robi » 08 Jan 2007, 18:03

hello there...quick question-
is the t25 1982/3 tailgate the same shape/size/fit as a 1990/91/92 tailgate?
are panels the same as a genral rule or...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Jan 2007, 19:22
Turns over with the ign. key out

Last post by Blofeld « 08 Jan 2007, 19:04
Replies: 8
by Blofeld » 30 Dec 2006, 17:35

Van has had the slow starter otor thing for a while now but been too lazy to fix it :oops: has always started firts time until the fog!! :roll:

I...

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Last post by Blofeld
08 Jan 2007, 19:04
Remoulds?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 08 Jan 2007, 18:42
Replies: 16
by Noomo » 06 Jan 2007, 00:51
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Are they still considered a bad / dangerous idea?

Is Colway perhaps bandwagon-jumping?
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Last post by Tex Ritter
08 Jan 2007, 18:42
1/1/2007 deadline for Non compliant paints

Last post by skell « 08 Jan 2007, 13:34
Replies: 2
by Hannover Heritage » 07 Jan 2007, 21:25

Hi There,

Just a little reminder to you guys who are in the process of restoring or are thinking about restoring your baby in the near future.

The...

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Last post by skell
08 Jan 2007, 13:34
MPG I know it'sprobably been done to death ,BUT.

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Jan 2007, 12:32
Replies: 5
by dalmationman » 05 Jan 2007, 10:39

OK I know it will be an old topic.
But I am new so that's my excuse, and it affects us all,( both me being new and MPG).

So, on a 2L standard...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Jan 2007, 12:32
home made heating

Last post by ginge « 08 Jan 2007, 12:04
Replies: 7
by leroy99 » 07 Jan 2007, 20:31

looking for help and ideas here for a homemade heating system (trying to avoid spending loads on expensive heat exchangers).my plan is to weld up my...

7 Replies

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Last post by ginge
08 Jan 2007, 12:04
Tired Battery

Last post by SteveW « 08 Jan 2007, 09:40
Replies: 7
by owlets » 03 Jan 2007, 12:01

Went to start up the van and take it for a run, its not move for over a month after having the starter motor replaced. Turns over just about, so me...

7 Replies

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Last post by SteveW
08 Jan 2007, 09:40
relay question

Last post by bex « 07 Jan 2007, 23:07
Replies: 5
by bex » 07 Jan 2007, 20:35

hi
happy new year to all :D

i wondered if anyone here might know what the relay which is bolted to the rear drivers side of the engine bay may be...

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Last post by bex
07 Jan 2007, 23:07
Stick on front plate

Last post by angry vanagon « 07 Jan 2007, 22:43
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 07 Jan 2007, 13:58

Hi All

Was hoping to stick one of those vinyl plates on body below windscreen.

Guy at Autoquip told me today that they were illegal!

Could...

4 Replies

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Last post by angry vanagon
07 Jan 2007, 22:43
Rear wiper relay

Last post by Bluefish « 07 Jan 2007, 22:26

by Bluefish » 07 Jan 2007, 22:26

Can anyone tell me will the wiper relay that Justkampers sell (j10575) work for the rear wash/wipe, or is it a different one? If so where can I get...

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Last post by Bluefish
07 Jan 2007, 22:26
webber carbs

Last post by jason k « 07 Jan 2007, 22:18
Replies: 1
by west E » 07 Jan 2007, 18:39

looking at getting webber carbs for 2.0 a/c. can anyone tell me the difference between the single setup and the dual set up available from jk....

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Last post by jason k
07 Jan 2007, 22:18
gear box question

Last post by bartlby bus « 07 Jan 2007, 19:43
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by bartlby bus » 07 Jan 2007, 15:17

does anyone know if i can fit an 89 AAP 5 speed box to replace my broken 5 speed box in my 83 1.9 petrol water cooled i have been told that there may...

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Last post by bartlby bus
07 Jan 2007, 19:43
New/ Used engine- Where to get? How Much?

Last post by oldiguana « 07 Jan 2007, 14:49
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by Lahric » 04 Jan 2007, 12:57

Where is best to get another/new 1.9l Water engine for my T25?
I feel when I could get the van in the engine would be repairable. But I also would...

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Last post by oldiguana
07 Jan 2007, 14:49
replacement custom dash...speedo

Last post by smithie « 07 Jan 2007, 01:19

by smithie » 07 Jan 2007, 01:19

hi
im just about to make a custom dash for my fun bus,although there are plenty of dial and style of gauges to choose from,i come unstuck because...

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07 Jan 2007, 01:19

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