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Last post by dalmationman « 06 Jan 2007, 23:53
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by trikey » 02 Jan 2007, 18:36

hope you all have a great new year,
my gears have just started playing up when i`m changing down from 3rd to 2nd it crunch`s into 2nd, i`ve had the...

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Last post by dalmationman
06 Jan 2007, 23:53
Guzzling Oil in my syncro

Last post by slobbo « 06 Jan 2007, 19:50

by slobbo » 06 Jan 2007, 19:50

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
06 Jan 2007, 19:50
fiamma bike rack

Last post by stevenm « 06 Jan 2007, 17:59
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by dlk » 03 Jan 2007, 15:18

hi, looking to fit a bike rack to my komet ,with a rear ladder on tailgate
does anyone have a fiamma as sold by jkampers on the back of theirs,
or...

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Last post by stevenm
06 Jan 2007, 17:59
Propane gas?

Last post by Spannerrack « 06 Jan 2007, 16:10
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by Shootz » 05 Jan 2007, 21:40

Today i took the butane gas bottle out of my van, and replaced it with a propane (red) one.
I have done this so i can use my propex heater when it...

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Last post by Spannerrack
06 Jan 2007, 16:10
Webasto V Eber V Propex.......Who's the Daddy?

Last post by futurecut « 06 Jan 2007, 13:26
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by deegee19 » 03 Jan 2007, 10:53
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Hi All, I'm running an '85 petrol DG and and looking for a night heater and Checking around on price and all of them are going to cost a bit. :shock:...
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Last post by futurecut
06 Jan 2007, 13:26
windscreen wiper tip

Last post by mininut « 05 Jan 2007, 21:11
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by dalmationman » 05 Jan 2007, 16:50

Hi
Just a little tip in case it helps.
During New Years trip to Dorset in the P*ss*ng rain , one of the wipers started flapping about with a life of...

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Last post by mininut
05 Jan 2007, 21:11
Badges

Last post by j_robi « 05 Jan 2007, 20:13
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by thegamwellsmythes » 02 Jan 2007, 12:58

We are having quite a bit of work done to the bodywork of our 1985 T25 and would like to replace the volkswagen and camping badges on the back.

I...

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Last post by j_robi
05 Jan 2007, 20:13
Top End Engine Rebuild

Last post by Aidan « 05 Jan 2007, 19:49
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by mr_bricolage » 05 Jan 2007, 15:00

Head gaskets have gone and I am preparing for removing the engine and gearbox (got a spare gearbox to go in). The motor I am pretty sure is an MV. Is...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Jan 2007, 19:49
Help! Something my gearbox is broken! (S.Wales/Manchester)

Last post by stuckin88 « 05 Jan 2007, 18:42
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by Tim Powell-Jones » 04 Jan 2007, 19:56

Hi

I've got an X reg 1.9 litre Aircooled camper van which broke down near Swansea Christmas time.

I really need some help, the only garage in the...

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Last post by stuckin88
05 Jan 2007, 18:42
Rear Door Gas struts

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Jan 2007, 10:40
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by dalmationman » 04 Jan 2007, 20:09

Hi
Bought a German bike rack for the rear door, its great.
Only problem is the door won't stay up now with the rack on it, never tried it with bikes...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Jan 2007, 10:40
no dash lights

Last post by garyodevon « 04 Jan 2007, 22:19
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by garyodevon » 04 Nov 2006, 22:03

anyone plz help, just bought 1983 w/c devon conversion T25. have had to take out on old stereo from the dash, plus an old non working selmar alarm...

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Last post by garyodevon
04 Jan 2007, 22:19
propex heaters

Last post by OLD ONE « 04 Jan 2007, 20:50
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by jason k » 29 Dec 2006, 22:48

evening! i have just fitted a new propex heatsource 2000 to my van and cant get the bugger to light.
it did run yesterday but started with a loud...

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Last post by OLD ONE
04 Jan 2007, 20:50
Plastic coolant pipes

Last post by g60steve « 04 Jan 2007, 20:35
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by EllieDick » 03 Jan 2007, 20:54

Hi, Can anyone tell me where I can get plastic pipes to replace the old steel out and return pipes which run the length of the van? My van has a DG...

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Last post by g60steve
04 Jan 2007, 20:35
starting problems

Last post by myloser69 « 04 Jan 2007, 19:40
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by colouredFunk » 03 Jan 2007, 11:48

Hello,

I'm having a few starting problems again.

She starts fine when she's cold, i.e. first thing in the morning, or after standing still for...

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Last post by myloser69
04 Jan 2007, 19:40
LOST 2ND AND 3RD ON THE GEARBOX HELP

Last post by Aidan « 04 Jan 2007, 18:59
Replies: 14
by cosmic » 28 Dec 2006, 17:27

Hello all hope your well
Help had a rubbish day today , lost 2nd and 3rd in me gear box, was driving up a hill as i changed gears it felt if it was...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Jan 2007, 18:59
Sprinter autobox

Last post by jed the spread « 04 Jan 2007, 18:55
Replies: 11
by jed the spread » 02 Jan 2007, 17:45

i know its not t25 related but i know loads of you are well handy and im after some help. the light on the dash of my merc sprinter auto workvan for...

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Last post by jed the spread
04 Jan 2007, 18:55
40 TO 50MPH CRUISING SPEED???

Last post by shepster « 04 Jan 2007, 09:22
Replies: 6
by loubie » 29 Dec 2006, 16:53

Hi, I recently bought a diesel T25 that orignally was a 1600 non turbo, but was told it had a 1900 from a Passat put in it, which runs great, no...

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Last post by shepster
04 Jan 2007, 09:22
Cost of Service?

Last post by Dan Wood « 04 Jan 2007, 09:14
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by UncleMonty » 03 Jan 2007, 15:49

Hello again people
Thanks to all who gave a bit of advice re my steering drift etc, I realise that this really is the place to vent my VW paranoia,...

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Last post by Dan Wood
04 Jan 2007, 09:14
Another leisure battery quip

Last post by Louey « 04 Jan 2007, 08:41
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by Louey » 28 Nov 2006, 13:50
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I've got a problem with my leisure battery circuit. Both batteries seem to be dead. My lights don't work and the tap/water pump doesn't work.

I'll...
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Last post by Louey
04 Jan 2007, 08:41
cylinder heads

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Jan 2007, 22:35
Replies: 3
by leroy99 » 03 Jan 2007, 21:58

the resto of my van is going smoothly. dropped the engine and planned to recon the heads, new rings etc.. took the heads off and all looked good, no...

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Jan 2007, 22:35
Van Pulls to left / hub very oily?

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Jan 2007, 12:39
Replies: 9
by UncleMonty » 02 Jan 2007, 17:09

Hello all
Maybe someone could tell me if this is a serious needs attention right now get the thing off the road sort of a problem?
The van an 85...

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Jan 2007, 12:39
Are There Magnets in them Pumps ?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 03 Jan 2007, 10:47
Replies: 6
by Fritz » 27 Dec 2006, 22:32

Are you like us finding since the outside temperature has dropped to that magic zero and below (wind chill etc,etc) our van (1.9 petrol) has taken a...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
03 Jan 2007, 10:47
Sourcing a carb

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Jan 2007, 08:00
Replies: 1
by toast » 03 Jan 2007, 00:30

just checked done a search for Carburettor and found some stuff.. but truth be told i'm a bit of an eidjit with this kind of nonsense... my carb is...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Jan 2007, 08:00
Intermittent starter problem

Last post by airhead « 03 Jan 2007, 02:43
Replies: 6
by airhead » 02 Jan 2007, 02:10

Ive been having a problem with my van for the past while. A good while actually. I just havent bothered to fix it but I need to do it soon before I...

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Last post by airhead
03 Jan 2007, 02:43
Blue Lights

Last post by airhead « 03 Jan 2007, 02:36
Replies: 25
by OLD ONE » 29 Nov 2006, 17:55
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Stopped alongside a T3 this evening, at the traffic lights as they changed. Didnt have time to ask how. But she had BLUE instrument lights in the...
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Last post by airhead
03 Jan 2007, 02:36
Pic

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 Jan 2007, 22:45
Replies: 9
by blurb55 » 02 Jan 2007, 17:45

Anyone got an image of a T25 with dimensions on it? Or know of where such a thing may be found - trying to get a roofrack and it's puzzling the hell...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 Jan 2007, 22:45
Merc wheel fitting help

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jan 2007, 18:24
Replies: 5
by poshbuggers » 02 Jan 2007, 00:40

I'm interested in fitting a set of Mercedes alloys to my Syncro.

I have been told that entails longer studs and 10mm spacers on the front but need...

5 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jan 2007, 18:24
engine rebuild,part suppliers

Last post by mattrsa « 02 Jan 2007, 11:31
Replies: 1
by leroy99 » 01 Jan 2007, 13:46

i have stripped my 2ltr cu Aircooled lump and am about to split the case. the history of the engine is unknown but i did manage to get it started...

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Last post by mattrsa
02 Jan 2007, 11:31
Any Info appreciated

Last post by squire « 02 Jan 2007, 10:34

by squire » 02 Jan 2007, 10:34

Hello, does anyone have any info with regards to the small fire that is in the floor of my devon conversion. I am reluctant to start the fire for...

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Last post by squire
02 Jan 2007, 10:34
Winter Morning Aircooled Blues

Last post by airhead « 02 Jan 2007, 02:21
Replies: 5
by gilbo » 23 Dec 2006, 07:43

Well, I'm starting to become blind to the virtues of the Westy now that the freezing cold weather is here.

I have had to start using the camper for...

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Last post by airhead
02 Jan 2007, 02:21
Knocking since being on blocks

Last post by airhead « 02 Jan 2007, 01:59
Replies: 5
by zeebod » 29 Dec 2006, 21:47

i would appreciate any advice on this one.

Had my wedge on blocks for a week or so - restoring alloys.
did the job and all seemed fine.
then on...

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Last post by airhead
02 Jan 2007, 01:59
Part number for syncro sump plug

Last post by airhead « 02 Jan 2007, 01:55
Replies: 8
by airhead » 26 Dec 2006, 21:30

Im having problems getting the appropriate sump plug for my syncro. The old one has an allen key socket to remove it which is rounded out. I have the...

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Last post by airhead
02 Jan 2007, 01:55
Rev limiting rotor- who likes them and who doesn't?

Last post by airhead « 02 Jan 2007, 01:53
Replies: 9
by futurecut » 30 Dec 2006, 21:30

Fancy buggering about with one but my DG engines done 127.5K and doesn't burn a bit. How likely would i hurt my engine and would it be worth it?...

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Last post by airhead
02 Jan 2007, 01:53
Engine seized?

Last post by airhead « 02 Jan 2007, 01:36
Replies: 16
by Lahric » 22 Dec 2006, 09:49
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I was heading out on Wednesday nigth for a bit od Midwinter camping and got about 6 miles fro home. All seemed to be going well the van (1990 'velle-...
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Last post by airhead
02 Jan 2007, 01:36
Solar VS Wind power

Last post by Other-Power « 01 Jan 2007, 22:16
Replies: 5
by Bendyknees » 31 Dec 2006, 15:56

Got chatting to a freaky looking new age traveller in a psychedelic Bedford CF today8) Noticed he had an extendable mast on the back of his van and i...

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Last post by Other-Power
01 Jan 2007, 22:16
Heavy steering

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jan 2007, 22:14
Replies: 4
by VP8 » 01 Jan 2007, 21:08

Have just got a J reg 1.9 T25 Camper and the steering is really heavy at manouvering speed or pulling away, once upto to normal speed it's OK .

Is...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jan 2007, 22:14
child car seats??

Last post by stubeedoo « 01 Jan 2007, 22:00
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by stubeedoo » 01 Jan 2007, 20:40

having problems chooseing the rite child seat to buy and where to fit, front or rear?? help!!?! :(

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Last post by stubeedoo
01 Jan 2007, 22:00
no heating...help please

Last post by mrt « 01 Jan 2007, 19:59
Replies: 2
by mrt » 01 Jan 2007, 17:03

happy new year folks
please excuse me if this sounds a ridiculous thing to ask but....
i have an 81 Aircooled t25 with no heating. i have all the...

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Last post by mrt
01 Jan 2007, 19:59
Oil leak - any common problems with DJ engines?

Last post by veedweeb « 01 Jan 2007, 19:44
Replies: 13
by veedweeb » 14 Dec 2006, 16:01

My Caravelle has just developed a rather sudden oil leak - oil is dripping out of the engine onto the exhaust and causing lots of smoke.

I was on...

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Last post by veedweeb
01 Jan 2007, 19:44
Help needed urgently to refit engine

Last post by ace basement « 01 Jan 2007, 19:32

by ace basement » 01 Jan 2007, 19:32

We were wondering if anyone would be prepared to come and help us put the engine back into our 2l Aircooled Joker in North London.
Managed to take...

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Last post by ace basement
01 Jan 2007, 19:32
Sliding door pops open

Last post by macc « 01 Jan 2007, 17:40
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by Stevie H » 23 Dec 2006, 10:28

Hi there! The sliding door on my '88 caravelle keeps popping open randomly. Straight roads, bumpy roads or moving slowly in traffic! There's...

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Last post by macc
01 Jan 2007, 17:40
1.9 Wont tick over and runs poorley

Last post by myloser69 « 30 Dec 2006, 20:55
Replies: 13
by myloser69 » 21 Dec 2006, 18:38

My 1.9 has been running like new since I bought it a couple of months ago. However, I was working away for three weeks and had not run it at all in...

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Last post by myloser69
30 Dec 2006, 20:55
Clutch M/C ?

Last post by OLD ONE « 30 Dec 2006, 19:42
Replies: 3
by OLD ONE » 22 Dec 2006, 16:00

It always happens at the worst times.

Driving home after last minute shopping, and bits for trifle!. :lol: .Bit of a job to change gear. stopped at...

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Last post by OLD ONE
30 Dec 2006, 19:42
2 x charging questions

Last post by Willoughby « 30 Dec 2006, 19:31
Replies: 3
by fried chicken » 30 Dec 2006, 14:39

I have a european charger in the tool pack that came with my camper, what I need to know is can I put an UK adaptor onto it & charge up my batteries...

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Last post by Willoughby
30 Dec 2006, 19:31
2nd & reverse

Last post by stuckin88 « 30 Dec 2006, 17:50
Replies: 4
by joker » 29 Dec 2006, 19:54

Just recently put a clutch in my 2.1i,5 speed westy and now having problems selecting 2nd and reverse.
Does anybody know if their is a adjustment.....

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Last post by stuckin88
30 Dec 2006, 17:50
1984 Transporter called "Annie" - Battery wont hol

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Dec 2006, 13:53
Replies: 8
by stevefromdevon » 29 Dec 2006, 21:50

Hi Guys,
Have 1984 with 1.9 Diesel engine and have the following problem. Van will run for every and a day once started but wont seem to hold charge...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Dec 2006, 13:53
Will Audi Alloys Fit

Last post by VWlewis « 30 Dec 2006, 09:40
Replies: 3
by hanloncole » 22 Dec 2006, 20:04

Will a set of 15 inch 43 off set audi alloys fit? I know that i will have to bore out the centre hole but will there be any other problems?
Thanks...

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Last post by VWlewis
30 Dec 2006, 09:40
cutting the floor on a t25 to get at the fuel tank sender

Last post by eightball « 30 Dec 2006, 00:38
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by eightball » 29 Dec 2006, 19:43

anyone know where to cut a hole in floor to get at fuel sender unit, iv done it in the past with a baywindow van and it was easy and im guessing it...

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Last post by eightball
30 Dec 2006, 00:38
abs brakes

Last post by lance « 29 Dec 2006, 19:23
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by lance » 29 Dec 2006, 16:01

ive had sensors checked but light on dash still on,any help would be great

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Last post by lance
29 Dec 2006, 19:23
heater matrix

Last post by turtle59cdo « 29 Dec 2006, 15:09
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by trikey » 09 Dec 2006, 10:15

morning.
does anyone know if the heater matris were the same in all models or did they change, i`ve sourced on in a scrap yard on a petrol model...

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29 Dec 2006, 15:09

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