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is there a knack to starting the van after running empty??

Last post by BOXY « 15 Aug 2011, 22:11
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by yorkshireTraction » 14 Aug 2011, 18:50

after running empty (faulty fuel gauage) refuelled from a jerry can but cant get it started,any clues??cheers

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Last post by BOXY
15 Aug 2011, 22:11
Ticky-ticky-ticky - wheel bearing or...?

Last post by AdrianC « 15 Aug 2011, 20:58
Replies: 13
by AdrianC » 09 Jun 2011, 17:46

Yep, still alive - and in Northern Spain, just outside Leon.

Coming through the mountains, we've had a bit of a ticky-ticky-ticky noise, suspected...

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Last post by AdrianC
15 Aug 2011, 20:58
Carburettor Re Bushing

Last post by Grampa Wedgie « 15 Aug 2011, 12:28
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by Grampa Wedgie » 13 Aug 2011, 15:52

Can anyone recommend someone to re bush the throttle spindle on my 34 PICT 4 carburettor ?

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Last post by Grampa Wedgie
15 Aug 2011, 12:28
Exhaust confusion!

Last post by Threescoops « 15 Aug 2011, 09:39
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by Threescoops » 14 Aug 2011, 20:56

Hi all

we have an a Reg 1983 camper which needs a new exhaust system, i have been reading wiki and i see that we should have the early exhaust...

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Last post by Threescoops
15 Aug 2011, 09:39
Clutch, spigot bearing, please not the gearbox....

Last post by croc « 15 Aug 2011, 08:27
Replies: 7
by dansimpson » 12 Aug 2011, 22:11

Lil Vera did us proud last week, over 1000miles.
But on the journey home I noticed that when changing gear, particularly if the revs were a bit high,...

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Last post by croc
15 Aug 2011, 08:27
1.6 n/a to JX Upgrade Help Needed

Last post by jockrocks « 14 Aug 2011, 21:12
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by jockrocks » 10 Aug 2011, 12:20

I've recently found a good JX lump and am gonna put it in my van to replace a normally aspirated 1.6 which blew up on me. What I'm wondering is what...

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Last post by jockrocks
14 Aug 2011, 21:12
Popped no3 plug

Last post by Realize « 14 Aug 2011, 21:06
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by Realize » 14 Aug 2011, 13:41

Hi All

Was on my way to Devon last Friday and suddenly lost all power and had a terrible noise coming from engine, this was M4 hard shoulder where I...

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Last post by Realize
14 Aug 2011, 21:06
Pierburg 2e3 jet sizes for 1.9dg

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Aug 2011, 19:47
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by skint-van-man » 13 Aug 2011, 16:03

Hi all,
My pierburg is running rich, ive tried most tings so i thought id just check thats its got the correct jets in as these carbs are used on...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Aug 2011, 19:47
288mm vr6 calipers and discs ..

Last post by futbus « 14 Aug 2011, 16:33
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by jim potter » 10 Aug 2011, 21:25

ok, so ive got some of these, has anyone fitted them to a t25 ?

is it a diy thing or will the need machining ? approximate costs ?

i really want...

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Last post by futbus
14 Aug 2011, 16:33
service parts

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Aug 2011, 16:29
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by onc onc » 14 Aug 2011, 10:04

Well im in the process of giving me old girl a service, (the van not the missus) lol, i normally get most of my service parts from vw main dealer in...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Aug 2011, 16:29
T25 1.9 DG engine power loss

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Aug 2011, 19:53
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by MaddogsT25 » 13 Aug 2011, 08:14

I have just bought a T25 with a 1.9 DG water cooled engine. The engine will idle fine but when i try to pull off the engine will die and cut out. I...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Aug 2011, 19:53
Exhaust Heat Shield CU 2 litre

Last post by Hasis « 13 Aug 2011, 11:02
Replies: 7
by speleobod » 11 Aug 2011, 18:59

Any one know where I can get one of these tried everywhere? Need to complete my re-build.

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Last post by Hasis
13 Aug 2011, 11:02
Rear Bearing problem

Last post by Aidan « 13 Aug 2011, 09:42
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by Bert2 » 12 Aug 2011, 21:35

Hi all
I have 1.6 N/A Diesel and am about to put the van through its MOT! While checking the breaks I found one of the rear wheel bearings seems to...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Aug 2011, 09:42
Starter motor or switch ?

Last post by Steve T « 12 Aug 2011, 21:26
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by Steve T » 12 Aug 2011, 16:37

Hi all
Consensus of opinion please

It is 1983 1.9 DG water cooled petrol 45000 miles

Been out today to sort out starting problem that has got...

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Last post by Steve T
12 Aug 2011, 21:26
heaters stuck on hot

Last post by bingbing « 12 Aug 2011, 20:45
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by bingbing » 29 Jun 2011, 21:16

I have a 1982 T25. the heaters stuck on hot & I've looked at it above the spare wheel & the Heater control pod is broken (& also fitted upside down...

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Last post by bingbing
12 Aug 2011, 20:45
telescopic push rod cover tubes

Last post by getunder « 12 Aug 2011, 20:43
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by getunder » 11 Aug 2011, 23:21

Anybody know the latest supply situation with stainless steel telescopic push rod cover tubes for 1985 2L water cooled. Cannot get coolair webpage on...

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Last post by getunder
12 Aug 2011, 20:43
Starting Problems

Last post by kemshell « 11 Aug 2011, 20:32
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by kemshell » 06 Aug 2011, 20:10

Hi Guys, I have a 1981 2L aircool van. When the van has been standing for about 5 days the only way to start the van is a spray fuel into the carbs....

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Last post by kemshell
11 Aug 2011, 20:32
Coolant pipes front to rear

Last post by Cruz « 11 Aug 2011, 17:03
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by dannymondo » 10 Aug 2011, 21:12

Has anyone ever fixed a hole in the long front to rear metal coolant pipe with appropriate size hose and jubilee clips .I dont want to change whole...

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Last post by Cruz
11 Aug 2011, 17:03
oil pressure test

Last post by dbz864 « 11 Aug 2011, 12:30
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by dbz864 » 10 Aug 2011, 23:31

hi,I need to test the oil pressure on my t25 1.9 petrol 90,i cant see why you cant test it at the locaction of the switch by the pushrod tubes.Is...

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Last post by dbz864
11 Aug 2011, 12:30
Shocks - what first, front or back?

Last post by jim potter « 11 Aug 2011, 10:54
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by sjmtlewy » 10 Aug 2011, 12:49

I'm thinking about replacing my shocks in an effort to improve handling and rideability. I'm fairly certain the ones that are on are the 30yr old...

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Last post by jim potter
11 Aug 2011, 10:54
Was I lucky...

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 11 Aug 2011, 09:25
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by California Dreamin » 05 May 2011, 19:12
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I think I caught this just about right lol good job I wasn't on my hols somewhere in Europe isn't it..

Could be a timely reminder for others...
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Last post by KINGPRAWN
11 Aug 2011, 09:25
Petrol Aircooled 'Juddering'

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Aug 2011, 08:42
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by Si » 10 Aug 2011, 18:19

Hi there.

I dreamed of a T25 for years until I met a girl who had her own :D Much cheaper!

Anyway, neither of us are mechanical and our, er I mean...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Aug 2011, 08:42
oil pressure test

Last post by dbz864 « 10 Aug 2011, 23:30

by dbz864 » 10 Aug 2011, 23:30

hi,I need to test the oil pressure on my t25 1.9 petrol 90,i cant see why you cant test it at the locaction of the switch by the pushrod tubes.Is...

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Last post by dbz864
10 Aug 2011, 23:30
valve guide replacement 1.9 wbx

Last post by vanjam « 10 Aug 2011, 22:42
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by vanjam » 06 Aug 2011, 16:07

Hi hope you all well

Have my engine completely stripped at present following dropped valve shattering a piston into crankcase etc. Am basically...

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Last post by vanjam
10 Aug 2011, 22:42
T25 1.9 DG Help needed...please...

Last post by msmallc « 10 Aug 2011, 21:46
Replies: 4
by msmallc » 09 Aug 2011, 18:37

Hi there lads n lasses.........NEED SOME HELP......Please......
got a few problems with my van....
1.it takes quite a few turns on the key to get...

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Last post by msmallc
10 Aug 2011, 21:46
In trouble in the south of France

Last post by douglas « 10 Aug 2011, 20:54
Replies: 5
by peteandnero » 02 Aug 2011, 11:56

Hi, made it down here with a heavily smoking engine for the last 200mls. I'm in the Languedoc in the south of france and am pretty worried about...

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Last post by douglas
10 Aug 2011, 20:54
Gearbox problem

Last post by ianf « 10 Aug 2011, 17:39
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by ianf » 09 Aug 2011, 15:04

I've got a 1980 2.0 Aircooled camper with just over 20 000 miles on it. I lent it to a friend for a short trip and while he had it he started to...

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Last post by ianf
10 Aug 2011, 17:39
How do i get at the brake fluid resivoir?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Aug 2011, 15:19
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by el_kel1 » 10 Aug 2011, 12:32

How do i get at the brake fluid resivoir?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Aug 2011, 15:19
Gearboxes & Linkages

Last post by Woody49 « 10 Aug 2011, 13:24

by Woody49 » 10 Aug 2011, 13:24

Being fairly new to the T25 scene I seem to be having a baptism of fire (somewhat self inflicted I guess)

Shelly as she is now called has survived...

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Last post by Woody49
10 Aug 2011, 13:24
Coolant looks brown

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Aug 2011, 10:38
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by el_kel1 » 09 Aug 2011, 08:33

Hi My coolant seems to look a brownish orange (Rust) colour< is there a way of changing all of the coolant, and is this colouration a major problem?

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Aug 2011, 10:38
vw 1988 transporter called velma overheating

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Aug 2011, 08:43
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by twindub1 » 09 Aug 2011, 07:29

Hi All,
Having problems with my 1988 1.9l water cooled transporter. She keeps over heating,when touching the pipes towards rad they are cold,however...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Aug 2011, 08:43
carburetter

Last post by mariner « 10 Aug 2011, 08:27
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by mariner » 09 Aug 2011, 17:36

Hi

Holidaying in Scarborough having come up from Bristol and had an issue with a badly fitted carb that was put on in Jan well before I bought it....

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Last post by mariner
10 Aug 2011, 08:27
Rear brake adjustment

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2011, 07:30
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by jamesc76 » 08 Aug 2011, 10:55

First I have to admit even as a mechanic some times things dont go well!

Bit of back ground as to what I have done:

Right the problem at hand...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2011, 07:30
What Engine Battery for T25

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2011, 07:26
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by Tilly1 » 08 Aug 2011, 15:48

Hi there can anybody let me know what engine battery i need to buy for my T25 diesel 1985 1.6 please. The one thats fitted since we bough the camper...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2011, 07:26
Tie Rod Assembly Supplier

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Aug 2011, 22:19
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by Elsaetka » 09 Aug 2011, 21:21

Hello, hope someone can help.

I broke down in my T25 today due to a snapped tie rod. Had it recovered however garage says they are searching for a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Aug 2011, 22:19
Gearbox failure.

Last post by H.Mc « 09 Aug 2011, 13:37
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by H.Mc » 09 Aug 2011, 12:34

I have a 1984 1.6 diesel watercooled T25 and what I thorght was a clutch issue has just turned into a gearbox failure. I cant find any reconditioned...

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Last post by H.Mc
09 Aug 2011, 13:37
Reluctant starter when cold - help please

Last post by clifford coates « 09 Aug 2011, 00:14
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by clifford coates » 03 Aug 2011, 09:56

I have a 1987 1.9 78bhp water cooled auto. When attempting to start will turn over OK but will only start after about half a dozen goes or more and...

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Last post by clifford coates
09 Aug 2011, 00:14
warn carbs??

Last post by GAZNHAYT25 « 08 Aug 2011, 22:02
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by GAZNHAYT25 » 08 Aug 2011, 21:01

hi guys i am looking for some help, I have recently brought a 1980 t25 with a 2.0cu engine, I am having some carb issues, i have had them set up and...

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Last post by GAZNHAYT25
08 Aug 2011, 22:02
auto choke solex

Last post by android « 08 Aug 2011, 22:01
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by android » 06 Aug 2011, 16:23

hi! after cleaning my carb and replacing the auto choke, it doesnt seem to be working now. main problem i think is when it came apart it pinged apart...

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Last post by android
08 Aug 2011, 22:01
Gearbox oil leak! photos and video please help

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 08 Aug 2011, 21:24
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by 1_eyed_jim » 08 Aug 2011, 17:21

Got home today to find a massive oil leak going on when the engine is running. The last picture is actually the video but you need to click to...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
08 Aug 2011, 21:24
gear lever

Last post by CovKid « 08 Aug 2011, 20:00
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by leevw » 08 Aug 2011, 19:28

was wondering if there was some way of adjusting were the gear lever sits :?
some people mention hitting their knuckles on the dash when putting it...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Aug 2011, 20:00
those small bits of tubes

Last post by BOXY « 08 Aug 2011, 19:13
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by boatdog » 08 Aug 2011, 10:36

ok probs an easy one this but does anyone know where you get those small bits of tubes that connect stuff like the advance on the dizzy the air...

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Last post by BOXY
08 Aug 2011, 19:13
Has anyone got/bettered the MPG specs in the manual?

Last post by zed « 08 Aug 2011, 18:16
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by Zebedee » 03 Jul 2011, 14:40

For a 1.9wbx caravelle the manual I have says 29.7mpg @ steady 56mph and 20.7mpg urban.

Has anyone got anywhere near those figures with a stock bus...

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Last post by zed
08 Aug 2011, 18:16
Choking Up When Cold

Last post by SeasideVanagon « 08 Aug 2011, 17:30
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by SeasideVanagon » 08 Aug 2011, 16:53

Hi

My 1991 2.1 appears to be choking up when cold (as described to me)

Any ideas?

Help....

It's causing mechanics a lot of teeth sucking.

James

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Last post by SeasideVanagon
08 Aug 2011, 17:30
rough starting

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 08 Aug 2011, 15:16
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by BaaaadSlider » 26 Jul 2011, 07:57

Running a 1989 1.9 watercooled on lpg.
On start up the van is chuddering along like its starved of gas, when i go to change gear it slows right down...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
08 Aug 2011, 15:16
water leak

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 08 Aug 2011, 14:01
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by KINGPRAWN » 05 Aug 2011, 12:35

stupid question i'm aware but...i have a water leak on 2.1wbx. its drips from the lowest point on the oil pump/bit the oil filter screws too and from...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
08 Aug 2011, 14:01
Oil leak from push rod tubes

Last post by el_kel1 « 08 Aug 2011, 12:47
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by el_kel1 » 02 Aug 2011, 09:19

Oil leak from push rod tubes? big job? worth doing? leave it be? advice please?

Cheers :?

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Last post by el_kel1
08 Aug 2011, 12:47
Advice on replacing/repairing exhaust

Last post by timski « 07 Aug 2011, 23:15
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by timski » 01 Aug 2011, 21:59
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Hi Guys,

On Saturday we had our first official breakdown :-) We returned from near Oxford on the back of a recovery truck :-( Fortunately Footman...
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Last post by timski
07 Aug 2011, 23:15
which oil best for 1.6td

Last post by bowesy « 07 Aug 2011, 21:50
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by bowesy » 06 Aug 2011, 21:15

ive got a devon 1.6td with 133k on the clock and need to take the oil filter off to get access to a bolt so while its off i thought i would replace...

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Last post by bowesy
07 Aug 2011, 21:50
T25 / T2 - The same swivel seat base?

Last post by cubensis « 07 Aug 2011, 19:51
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by cubensis » 07 Aug 2011, 16:26

Are a T25 and a T2 swivel seat base the same or are they in some way different? Was just looking at one supposedly for a T2 and it looked identical...

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07 Aug 2011, 19:51

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