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Rec. please for engine rebuild Edinburgh area

Last post by H Julia « 16 Aug 2012, 18:01
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by H Julia » 15 Aug 2012, 22:00

Hi folks - can anyone recommend a good trusty mechanic for engine rebuild of 1982 2L Aircooled engine - needs new cylinder head, piston, barrel and...

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16 Aug 2012, 18:01
1989 1.6 turbo diesel coolant leak

Last post by lentulus « 16 Aug 2012, 17:32
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by lentulus » 27 Mar 2012, 22:27

hi there - my first post on here,so here goes....
I have traced a coolant leak to the housing for the glowplug relay temperature sender,on the front...

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Last post by lentulus
16 Aug 2012, 17:32
It just won't start

Last post by T25Convert « 16 Aug 2012, 11:31
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by Shakepear » 10 Aug 2012, 16:44

Hi Got a 1985 T25 water cooled. Been serviced at Easter and had a new breather pipe fitted. But every time I go to start it when its been left for a...

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Last post by T25Convert
16 Aug 2012, 11:31
Help! I need cheapest option on my gearbox or just advice

Last post by billy739 « 16 Aug 2012, 09:21
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by RobJess » 14 Aug 2012, 09:35

Travelling to beachbuggin in southsea from poole in our Aircooled 25 1600 petrol and 4th gear decided to jump out periodically. As we just got into...

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Last post by billy739
16 Aug 2012, 09:21
Engine query

Last post by billy739 « 16 Aug 2012, 09:16
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by lawnmowercrap » 13 Aug 2012, 19:38

Hi all. New to the whole VW/Camper thing. Recently purchased one as my new project, moving away from Classic Mini's. I'm a mechanic by trade and have...

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Last post by billy739
16 Aug 2012, 09:16
water tanks

Last post by Rich Tea « 15 Aug 2012, 21:45
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by Sir Brixalot » 14 Aug 2012, 13:17
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1.9dg engine Autosleeper. Just checked pressurized coolant tank which although full to the brim at running temperature has now dropped(20...
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Last post by Rich Tea
15 Aug 2012, 21:45
Death by overheating

Last post by Smcknighty « 15 Aug 2012, 19:18
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by Smcknighty » 24 Jul 2012, 20:48

So, I'm sitting by the side of the m25 watching the trucks roll by...

1.6d red light on the dash I pushed it a bit further till I could find a good...

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Last post by Smcknighty
15 Aug 2012, 19:18
piston rings

Last post by dave friday « 15 Aug 2012, 16:32
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by dave friday » 12 Aug 2012, 07:31

Morning all, yes i might need some piston rings thing is its been bored 0.60 over size but i did'nt check what the bore size is 77.8? i won't know...

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Last post by dave friday
15 Aug 2012, 16:32
exhaust silencer exploded

Last post by 82JEW75 « 15 Aug 2012, 10:08
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by ROBRIOS » 13 Aug 2012, 21:26

hi guys

after a faultless 2 day trip down to cornwall from york and a day out to the beach today i have just started the van (1600 ct) after a pub...

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Last post by 82JEW75
15 Aug 2012, 10:08
2.0 cu air cooled problem under load

Last post by paddy1470 « 14 Aug 2012, 21:09
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by paddy1470 » 14 Aug 2012, 17:58

hi everyone i have 2l air cooled problem just occured out of blue the engine seems to die under load and come to halt .but when stationary will tick...

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Last post by paddy1470
14 Aug 2012, 21:09
Recon Turbo?

Last post by rob1927 « 14 Aug 2012, 20:36
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by rob1927 » 06 Aug 2012, 21:59

Hello all, does anyone happen to know where i could find a quality reconned turbo for my JX?
Funny story this, i bought the van last year here in...

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Last post by rob1927
14 Aug 2012, 20:36
Ooh, now that's rather hot

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 14 Aug 2012, 17:42
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 14 Aug 2012, 17:28

So driving to work today, mainly A roads but a bit of urban driving too. Towards the end of the journey, there was a lot of stop/start and the temp...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
14 Aug 2012, 17:42
Head Gasket Blown

Last post by DumDum « 14 Aug 2012, 16:16
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by Mave » 21 May 2012, 09:17
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Hi There

I set out in my van last Friday and a mile from home loads and loads of white smoke started coming out of the exhaust and the oil light...
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Last post by DumDum
14 Aug 2012, 16:16
Help! Broken down in Southampton, auto gearbox problems!

Last post by R0B « 14 Aug 2012, 15:34
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by winthorpe » 08 Aug 2012, 15:33
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Hey everyone, I'm new to the club, had my 1.9 watercooled auto vw for 2 months now :)

I was wondering of anyone can help? I'm stuck in totton, nr...
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Last post by R0B
14 Aug 2012, 15:34
engine number

Last post by mickeyflyn « 14 Aug 2012, 10:47
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by mickeyflyn » 13 Aug 2012, 21:28

mine is df 005772 what information does this give and where can i find it ?

mickey

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Last post by mickeyflyn
14 Aug 2012, 10:47
oil change intervals

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Aug 2012, 08:22
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by carpmansam » 30 Jul 2012, 22:50

hi,
have 1980 1600 ct Aircooled vw t25. how often or what sort of mileage intervals does the engine oil need changing.
cheers sam :ok

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Aug 2012, 08:22
Changing water Pump on 1.9 dg

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Aug 2012, 22:31
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by knine » 13 Aug 2012, 18:38

water pump on my 1.9 dg engine has started to leak water from the spindle on the pump......is it easy to change this pump? is there anything special...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Aug 2012, 22:31
Exhaust fumes increase with driving

Last post by Brownturd « 13 Aug 2012, 21:10
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by alkers » 19 Jun 2011, 17:44
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Hi, I have my 1982 Aircooled 2ltr Devon camper. And I have noticed that after a couple of hours driving, when I pull up at lights, jam etc. I get...
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Last post by Brownturd
13 Aug 2012, 21:10
Binding front wheel

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Aug 2012, 18:47
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by PorkchopII » 13 Aug 2012, 13:29

Any tips or tricks to release a binding front wheel?? If I can help it I don't want to replace the whole caliper but I know I may have too. :(

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Aug 2012, 18:47
urgent clutch pipe issue - Help!!:)

Last post by fodtommo « 13 Aug 2012, 18:35
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by fodtommo » 13 Aug 2012, 18:30

Hey All

so the vans nearly finished, just the curtains to go back in and then on the drive, the clutch pedal goes to the floor.

A quick peak under...

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Last post by fodtommo
13 Aug 2012, 18:35
Starter Bush

Last post by The Bishop « 13 Aug 2012, 17:20
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by PorkchopII » 10 Aug 2012, 07:13
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Hi People,

What are the signs of a worn starter bush? And what is the best/easiest way to remove and replace it?

When I turn the ignition to start...
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Last post by The Bishop
13 Aug 2012, 17:20
custom gasket run - any interest?

Last post by ed_crouch « 13 Aug 2012, 09:14
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by ed_crouch » 09 Aug 2012, 12:28

Hi all,

I'm going to get a few custom gaskets cut for my '82 2.0 a/c auto bus, and to make it worthwhile (i.e. economy of scale), would anyone like...

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Last post by ed_crouch
13 Aug 2012, 09:14
WBX flywheel pins and OBD plug - what / why?

Last post by mrhutch « 13 Aug 2012, 08:16
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by silverbullet » 10 Aug 2012, 15:29

OK one for the ex-works service dept. boys and the manual readers amongst us...

Just what are those rollpins in the back of the flywheel for,...

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Last post by mrhutch
13 Aug 2012, 08:16
oil light and buzzer

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Aug 2012, 14:41
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by conkers » 10 Aug 2012, 14:37

just driven van (aaz conversion) and flashinh oil light did not go out so stopped half a mile at the garage checked oil -low but ok -and topped up
....

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Aug 2012, 14:41
cv joint problems

Last post by CovKid « 12 Aug 2012, 08:52
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by skint-van-man » 06 Aug 2012, 19:23
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Evening all.
Last hols in cornwall i was towing a trailer with a small classic motorbike on and i noticed a slight rubbing / grumbling from the rear...
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Last post by CovKid
12 Aug 2012, 08:52
mechanical Q........... (for beetle...sorry)

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Aug 2012, 23:40
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by squire » 09 Aug 2012, 20:25

can I put any solex carb on my beetle or does it have to be the same as the present one... SOLEX 31 PICT4...ALSO...DEOS ANYONE KNOW WHERE i CAN GET...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Aug 2012, 23:40
help please, momentary loss of power, France in 6 days time!

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Aug 2012, 19:35
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by christofy » 10 Aug 2012, 22:04

Hi all A have a 1.9dg caravelle

Problem is momentary power loss for maybe 2-4 seconds bursts for about 30 seconds to a minute. Always happens just...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Aug 2012, 19:35
No acceleration - Ferry cancelled - help please

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Aug 2012, 18:30
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by brookie » 10 Aug 2012, 07:03

Urgent help required to make ferry for Sunday so I'll be as brief as I can;
Best friend's Van is a 1983 1.9 water-cooled,carburettor with electronic...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Aug 2012, 18:30
DIY distribution pipe anyone (and hoses)?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 10 Aug 2012, 22:24
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by chuggers72 » 10 Aug 2012, 20:23

Evening All

Any one ever made up a new distribution pipe - the one that runs around the engine bay under the lip of the engine hatch. Mines pretty...

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Last post by chuggers72
10 Aug 2012, 22:24
Plymouth Wedge Expert Required!

Last post by chuggers72 « 10 Aug 2012, 21:21
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by chuggers72 » 08 Aug 2012, 23:20

Evening All,

Anyone know of a reputable T25 mechanic in the Plymouth area (or perhaps a keen forumite!). I need to get some advice on my van (1.9...

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Last post by chuggers72
10 Aug 2012, 21:21
Camper van is sluggish

Last post by john1 « 10 Aug 2012, 20:45
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by nathan76 » 09 Aug 2012, 16:33

Hi i've got a t25 2000cc Aircooled van,i took it on a drive the other day and it not accelerating very well. It seems to be holding back when i put...

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Last post by john1
10 Aug 2012, 20:45
exhaust bracket

Last post by paulflan1958 « 10 Aug 2012, 14:19
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by paulflan1958 » 10 Aug 2012, 13:12

Hi
Can anyone help? the bracket that holds the exhaust silencer on my t25 has snapped and i am having to keep it up by using a strap, does anyone...

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Last post by paulflan1958
10 Aug 2012, 14:19
Help! Van won't start - immobilizer

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 10 Aug 2012, 13:48
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 10 Aug 2012, 11:30

Just pulled in to fill the van and came to drive off but the van won't start.

I've got an immobilizer and it seems to be playing up. Any ideas? Can...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
10 Aug 2012, 13:48
Throttle body diaphragm - what is it??

Last post by Cruz « 10 Aug 2012, 12:53
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by Jabes » 27 Jul 2012, 11:34

Hi there. I have a 2.1 DJ engine with Digifant. On my throttle body, on the inlet side, there is a valve, connected to a diaphragm/vacuum powered...

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Last post by Cruz
10 Aug 2012, 12:53
where to buy Coolant hose

Last post by pfield69 « 10 Aug 2012, 12:08
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by pfield69 » 10 Aug 2012, 11:06

I'm looking for a new coolant hose for my 1988 1.9 DG.

The hose I need is the 6 hose that comes from the bulk head to the block on the right hand...

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Last post by pfield69
10 Aug 2012, 12:08
When in neutral we are over-revving - help

Last post by Cruz « 10 Aug 2012, 07:36
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by JacquiandTony » 04 Aug 2012, 20:14

Hi,

We are new to the site and have just purchased a 1982 T25 1.9 water cooled van. Last week we had to replace the trailing arm after being...

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Last post by Cruz
10 Aug 2012, 07:36
Torque wrenches versus old parts

Last post by grenjs « 09 Aug 2012, 21:56
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by grenjs » 08 Aug 2012, 22:10

I've been using torque wrenches for years to tighten every nut and bolt on basically everything. I have a choice of 3 in my garage (various makes and...

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Last post by grenjs
09 Aug 2012, 21:56
inlet and outlet hoses

Last post by gtrbikeman « 09 Aug 2012, 13:52
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by gtrbikeman » 08 Aug 2012, 16:28

Help,
Am tring to get new inlet and outlet hoses, the cardboard ones with alluminion ,about half metr long Ithink they go on the exaust to send hot...

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Last post by gtrbikeman
09 Aug 2012, 13:52
Rocker cover spring/clips

Last post by weimarbus « 09 Aug 2012, 10:26
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by bhpdub » 08 Aug 2012, 18:59

Hi Guys.

I went into my local GSF today to buy a pair of rocker cover clips/spings for a 1970cc CU Aircooled engine, only to find out, for some...

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Last post by weimarbus
09 Aug 2012, 10:26
stalling and poor idle solution

Last post by RCN « 08 Aug 2012, 19:38
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by RCN » 07 Aug 2012, 18:58

some time back i had a problem with the bus stalling and not wanting to take on any load. i had loads of responses to solutions and again thanks.
a...

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Last post by RCN
08 Aug 2012, 19:38
1.9dg carburettor vacuum unit?

Last post by Aidan « 08 Aug 2012, 18:04
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by dplum » 07 Aug 2012, 21:19

hi,

i've been told by my garage that i need to replace a part on my pieburg 2E3 carburettor which according to the haynes manual is the vacuum...

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Last post by Aidan
08 Aug 2012, 18:04
Steering Knuckle Quandary

Last post by Mark S « 08 Aug 2012, 17:54
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by Mark S » 03 Aug 2012, 18:22

Long story, but I needed to replace my right-hand steering knuckle as the thread was stripped on the stub axle. Bus is an '87 RWD without...

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Last post by Mark S
08 Aug 2012, 17:54
Does anyone have the brake hose drawing?

Last post by James.rigby « 08 Aug 2012, 17:28

by James.rigby » 08 Aug 2012, 17:28

Hi all I'm after A drawing of the brake pipe layout on my van. It's an early type. If anyone could help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

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Last post by James.rigby
08 Aug 2012, 17:28
34 pict 4 control valve

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by leepee » 08 Aug 2012, 15:59

Just bought a 2nd hand carb the same as the one I took off from the same van and the new one doesnt have a control valve or anywhere to put one....

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Last post by leepee
08 Aug 2012, 15:59
snapped throttle cable

Last post by bigherb « 08 Aug 2012, 15:11
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by bicolour » 05 Aug 2012, 18:11

my throttle cable snapped on me today any idea where i can get a new one and how easy are they to fit?

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Last post by bigherb
08 Aug 2012, 15:11
Help Needed 1.6jx td fuel pump issues

Last post by Louey « 08 Aug 2012, 13:46
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by pilgrim55 » 08 Aug 2012, 07:23

Ok, probably posting in the wrong place so apologies if I am, but I come to the font of all T3/25 knowledge looking for answers.
Drove from Bristol...

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Last post by Louey
08 Aug 2012, 13:46
Exhaust

Last post by Cruz « 08 Aug 2012, 11:05
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by philandmarian » 08 Aug 2012, 09:09

I've got a noisy exhaust that needs replacing on my 89 Westfalia. Can anyone recommend where to get one. I've seen the complete system for £500,...

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Last post by Cruz
08 Aug 2012, 11:05
oil question

Last post by moojii « 07 Aug 2012, 21:10
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by moojii » 07 Aug 2012, 20:45

hi guys

so i checked my oil last night and it was just under minimum, got the oil and stuck maybe half a litre in. dipped it again and it was...

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07 Aug 2012, 21:10
Advice Please

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Aug 2012, 21:06
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by Homeiswhereyouparkit » 06 Aug 2012, 19:12

Hi, I we are looking to buy our first Camper and have decided the T25/T3 are our favourites, we have found one we like but have some concerns and...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Aug 2012, 21:06
1600 ct oil filter

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Aug 2012, 17:24
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by ROBRIOS » 06 Aug 2012, 20:33

hi

my 1600 ct has a bosch oil filter part number 0 451 103 084 fitted.

i suspect this is the wrong filter

can someone confirm if i am right, or i...

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07 Aug 2012, 17:24

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