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High speeds=Death.

Last post by California Dreamin « 31 Jul 2011, 18:34
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by Furgonzo » 29 Jul 2011, 02:52

Hi, my '89 1.7 KY continues to throw me curves, just when I think I've got it figured out. Newest problem has me stumped, but I'm sure I've read...

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Last post by California Dreamin
31 Jul 2011, 18:34
how often should you check engine valves ?

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Jul 2011, 15:03
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by karl40 » 29 Jul 2011, 23:41

Have had a slight back fire for some time now(well more of a poping when breaking) i have changed all the breather pipes, new HT leads, cap, etc and...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Jul 2011, 15:03
Incorrect gearstick on my Westy California?

Last post by jason k « 30 Jul 2011, 19:16
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by ss2001 » 29 Jul 2011, 20:55

Im a novice and have recently purchased my first VW T25 in the form of a 1989 2.1 petrol Westfalia California. Have read a lot of useful information...

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Last post by jason k
30 Jul 2011, 19:16
Going through the gears

Last post by VEEDUB « 30 Jul 2011, 15:10
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by VEEDUB » 29 Jul 2011, 23:39

Still sussing my van out :roll: I have found that when it gets hot I have a bit of trouble selecting gears(stiff) any ideas :?: ,
Cheers

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Last post by VEEDUB
30 Jul 2011, 15:10
Fuel pump running problem.

Last post by djhammy « 30 Jul 2011, 13:23
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by djhammy » 28 Jul 2011, 19:26

HI Folks the camper cut out on Monday whilst driving.. Fuel gauge said 3rd full which was right as we'd put more than enough petrol in 2 days prior....

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Last post by djhammy
30 Jul 2011, 13:23
Brake Caliper Dust Cover

Last post by Mushr00m « 30 Jul 2011, 13:07
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by Mushr00m » 29 Jul 2011, 12:22

Does anyone know where I can purchase just the rubber dust cover for the brake caliper(single piston) piston?

Damaged the sod replacing the brake...

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Last post by Mushr00m
30 Jul 2011, 13:07
Ohh No it's gone.....

Last post by B.A Eauty « 30 Jul 2011, 13:04

by B.A Eauty » 30 Jul 2011, 13:04

Hi, my clutch has gone on my Autohomes Komet, he is sat waiting for the part, due to the weight should he be fitted with a standard clutch kit or...

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Last post by B.A Eauty
30 Jul 2011, 13:04
Front wheel bearings..How hard to do?

Last post by karl40 « 29 Jul 2011, 22:53
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by karl40 » 24 Jul 2011, 16:09
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Has anyone changed the front wheel bearings on a A reg devon WBX ? The old girl has just flown through the MOT without a problem but over...
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Last post by karl40
29 Jul 2011, 22:53
rear wheel Bearings

Last post by jed the spread « 29 Jul 2011, 20:16
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by gazmate » 30 Jun 2011, 04:57
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never done the rear bearings on a T25 before but done them on cars before so thought how hard can it be???

was a little bit more involved than i...
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Last post by jed the spread
29 Jul 2011, 20:16
Help. Van wont idle/stalls.

Last post by Uncle Sheepy « 29 Jul 2011, 15:57
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by Uncle Sheepy » 29 Jul 2011, 13:21

Hello,
First post and a bit of an emergency!
1.9 petrol type 25 circa 1986.
Been missing a little bit and now wont idle at all, just cuts out.
The...

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Last post by Uncle Sheepy
29 Jul 2011, 15:57
Timing Belt Disaster....what to do next?

Last post by footstuck « 29 Jul 2011, 09:31
Replies: 6
by jamesrobertlowe » 27 Jul 2011, 15:49

I am looking for some advice.... for four years have blissfully owned a 1988 1600tdi westfalia hi-top joker imported from Germany. Had just taken the...

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Last post by footstuck
29 Jul 2011, 09:31
knackered rad

Last post by paulweld « 29 Jul 2011, 09:08
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by stagg65 » 28 Jul 2011, 18:34

i think i know the answer to this one ,but looking for agreement from others.
My t25 1.9 diesel runs hot.
The temp gets up to just past half way so...

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Last post by paulweld
29 Jul 2011, 09:08
Aircooled Auto

Last post by SeasideVanagon « 28 Jul 2011, 22:30
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by SeasideVanagon » 28 Jul 2011, 18:14

Saw an Aircooled Auto on Ebay - never seen one before. I know the Bay was offered with auto.

Does anyone here have one or have they driven one?...

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Last post by SeasideVanagon
28 Jul 2011, 22:30
Heavy Duty shock absorbers for an Autosleeper?

Last post by mm289 « 28 Jul 2011, 22:08
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by mm289 » 26 Jul 2011, 22:07

Evening all,

need to replace the shocks on Gunther.

Given it is an Autosleeper Hi Top it is pretty heavy and subject to a lot of wind shear :shock:...

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Last post by mm289
28 Jul 2011, 22:08
CV started Knocking - is it OK to drive 250 miles?!

Last post by 72BUG « 28 Jul 2011, 18:33
Replies: 11
by uncleeric » 27 Jul 2011, 21:03

Hi,

OK stupid question probably - but have Type 25, on holidays now and CV joint has just started knocking , getting increasingly loud.

Have about...

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Last post by 72BUG
28 Jul 2011, 18:33
Dumb question but just checking

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Jul 2011, 18:33
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by armyphil » 28 Jul 2011, 17:02

Wrong section but it has two one on each each end of the rack! :roll:

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Jul 2011, 18:33
Kerosene for diesel?

Last post by colinthefox « 28 Jul 2011, 17:53
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by Furgonzo » 28 Jul 2011, 17:47

Hi there. This might be a stupid question, but can kerosene be used as a substitute for diesel? I have about 5 gallons of unused kerosene that I...

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Last post by colinthefox
28 Jul 2011, 17:53
broken down on french motor - front ball joint i think

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Jul 2011, 17:28
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by mattrsa » 28 Jul 2011, 16:13

500 miles into a planned 3000 mile trip. We think the front right ball joint is broken as there was excessive movement when I jacked it up. Waiting...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Jul 2011, 17:28
in anyone in north wales that can help?

Last post by steve8090 « 28 Jul 2011, 14:04
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by lisa_zebedee » 25 Jul 2011, 09:00

Hi are there any technical peeps/vw garages/specialists in north wales we can take our van to we having major probs its running on 3 cylinders not...

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Last post by steve8090
28 Jul 2011, 14:04
where to buy water pipe

Last post by dougt25 « 28 Jul 2011, 13:37
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by bigmanandy » 27 Jul 2011, 18:05

Hi, Ive just noticed that there is a crack in the water pipe that goes from the dalek cap to the other bottle on the right, can someone please advise...

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Last post by dougt25
28 Jul 2011, 13:37
Aiding Adie

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jul 2011, 09:15
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by tetleysid » 27 Jul 2011, 19:00

My mate turned up at my place at the weekend on tow (behind a Transit van) total humiliation :lol: Turns out his bay went t#ts up in Royan and the...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jul 2011, 09:15
Help automatic gearbox leaking !

Last post by alistair1780 « 27 Jul 2011, 21:10
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by alistair1780 » 27 Jul 2011, 15:34

I have a 1900 automatic B reg' with automatic box leaking all over drive, wife not happy!! Trying to track down a sump pan and a cover approx' 100ml...

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Last post by alistair1780
27 Jul 2011, 21:10
Which exhaust is this for?...

Last post by Swampy « 27 Jul 2011, 20:59
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by Swampy » 26 Jul 2011, 09:58

Hi guys,

Bit confused with this.

My Pa-in-Law bought this exhaust silencer from eBay a few months back. The ad said it was for all models of T25...

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Last post by Swampy
27 Jul 2011, 20:59
Water gushing out of expansion tank after a run! HELP!!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Jul 2011, 19:26
Replies: 7
by farley5258 » 24 Jul 2011, 15:52

Hi All,

So we took our new T25 for a run yesterday with no problem until we stopped.. then we noticed coolant gushing out from under her.. i posted...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Jul 2011, 19:26
starting issues plus a few others..

Last post by nikalele « 27 Jul 2011, 18:09
Replies: 4
by nikalele » 19 Jul 2011, 19:32

Just after a few opions,

My van has a problem starting. Used to be only now and again but seems to be more or less everytime now. what happens is,...

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Last post by nikalele
27 Jul 2011, 18:09
Air filter hose location

Last post by uniB « 27 Jul 2011, 16:47
Replies: 4
by uniB » 27 Jul 2011, 12:14

Dumb question of the day - is the hose out of the air filter box s'posed to point into the back corner of the engine bay (1.9DC)? My engine seems...

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Last post by uniB
27 Jul 2011, 16:47
Leaking water gasket & top end rebuild how to

Last post by mm289 « 27 Jul 2011, 14:41
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by mm289 » 05 Jun 2011, 19:31
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Always seems to be lots of questions coming up about water leaks from the wasserboxer (1.9 & 2.1 watercooled) engine so, as I was rebuilding the top...
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Last post by mm289
27 Jul 2011, 14:41
waterpipe with branches

Last post by dela « 27 Jul 2011, 11:36
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by dela » 20 Jul 2011, 16:29

Hi guys

I'm trying to locate one of these, part numbeer 068-121-101-H.

It is a rubber hose (the largest in my van) with 4 outlets

Many thanks

Ann

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Last post by dela
27 Jul 2011, 11:36
Gearbox oil

Last post by Tony Tone « 27 Jul 2011, 06:31
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by Tony Tone » 26 Jul 2011, 13:37

As i understand it there is no way of accurately checking the oil level in the gearbox. Mine has a bit of an oily underside so must be weeping...

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Last post by Tony Tone
27 Jul 2011, 06:31
1.6TD Alternator belt replacement

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jul 2011, 06:19
Replies: 5
by Andyrt » 25 Jul 2011, 20:04

First of all, sorry if this a perpetual question, but I have trawled the internet for an answer, but not found anything.

My California t25 has the...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jul 2011, 06:19
Major oil leak

Last post by jimpainter « 26 Jul 2011, 22:31
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by Baldwelder » 26 Jul 2011, 19:43

Hi all, My 16td JX is a bit of a smoker but on sunday after out 1st overnight and on the return leg(only about 50 miles) the engine dumped about 2...

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Last post by jimpainter
26 Jul 2011, 22:31
diesel advance lever (choke)

Last post by stagg65 « 26 Jul 2011, 21:00
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by stagg65 » 26 Jul 2011, 15:04

Playing around with my t25 today and found the cold start lever was set up half open.
So i loosened the cable and now the lever drops back to the...

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Last post by stagg65
26 Jul 2011, 21:00
Powered Steering

Last post by jamesc76 « 26 Jul 2011, 20:20
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by el_kel1 » 26 Jul 2011, 07:50

Hi Just baught a t25 1984 Panel Van, Steering seems unusually heavy, how can i tell if it should have powered steering? if it does not have powered...

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Last post by jamesc76
26 Jul 2011, 20:20
HELP, got MOT tomorrow and bus now has issues

Last post by Zebedee « 26 Jul 2011, 18:56
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by Zebedee » 25 Jul 2011, 10:19

I've got my MOT tomorrow at 1pm on my caravelle and its started playing up. :(

A few weeks ago all was well, it ran fine on petrol and LPG,...

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Last post by Zebedee
26 Jul 2011, 18:56
Rocker cover gasket

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2011, 17:15
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by el_kel1 » 26 Jul 2011, 13:45

Will i have to drain the oil befor i can change the rocker cover gasket?

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2011, 17:15
No Brakes

Last post by malmoy « 26 Jul 2011, 16:01
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by Tezreddevil » 26 Jul 2011, 03:20

Hi, currently up mountain in central France in campsite. Everything got overworked yesterday. By the end I had no brakes. What may be the problem?...

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Last post by malmoy
26 Jul 2011, 16:01
2.1 Coolant loss (again) : (

Last post by robber_roo « 26 Jul 2011, 14:20
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by robber_roo » 20 Jul 2011, 15:54

Hi all

I have an E reg T25 2.1 which has been losing coolant. I've changed the dalek cap as mine was shot. Also changed the coolant junction.

Today...

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Last post by robber_roo
26 Jul 2011, 14:20
Oil Buzzer / Leaks

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2011, 12:57
Replies: 3
by stuff802 » 26 Jul 2011, 07:56

Stupidly I haven't checked my oil in a while (garage said it was dripping from various places). Whilst driving yesterday the engine oil buzzer came...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2011, 12:57
Very odd indeedie

Last post by croc « 26 Jul 2011, 07:57
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by Cherryboo » 25 Jul 2011, 08:35

I have a very odd scrapeie sound coming from the front of my van :? It only happens when i have my foot on the clutch and turning to pull in.
Any...

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Last post by croc
26 Jul 2011, 07:57
gut less and high fuel consumpsion

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2011, 06:29
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by iain2204 » 21 Jul 2011, 21:29
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hi there im sure youve all seen a thred like this before so im sorry if this upsets anyone.im new to owning a t25 petrol(airooled).
my problem is...
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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2011, 06:29
Oil Pump, 2.0l Aircool - which one?

Last post by Footprint « 25 Jul 2011, 21:27
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by Footprint » 22 Jul 2011, 11:58

There seems a fair amount written about what's best, obviously there's a standard pump but also there seems to be a number of people, (mainly in the...

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Last post by Footprint
25 Jul 2011, 21:27
De-threaded rods...

Last post by very_bland « 25 Jul 2011, 20:32
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by very_bland » 25 Jul 2011, 18:41

How do all!

Once again a simplish job turns into a ruddy palaver :roll:
Today I finally got round to changing my push rod tube seals and when...

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Last post by very_bland
25 Jul 2011, 20:32
Service induced power steering problem

Last post by Vdub89 « 25 Jul 2011, 17:13
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by Vdub89 » 25 Jul 2011, 11:35

Good Afternoon all,

I am after some advice please. I had the van serviced at a vw specialist on Wednesday; plugs oil etc. I asked them to look at...

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Last post by Vdub89
25 Jul 2011, 17:13
help neede

Last post by lloydy « 25 Jul 2011, 16:51
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by crowman135 » 25 Jul 2011, 15:28

is there any 1 out there who could help me please ???
i have a 1980 a/c hightop transporter. and a 1983 1.9w/c panel van .i have removed both...

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Last post by lloydy
25 Jul 2011, 16:51
recon engine advice

Last post by bertnuggit « 25 Jul 2011, 14:05
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by bigmanandy » 21 Jun 2011, 18:21
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We have just taken our t25 1.9 watercooled for its mot, to a reputable mechanic, who has informed me that the engine has had it.

So can anyone...
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Last post by bertnuggit
25 Jul 2011, 14:05
Which oil?

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jul 2011, 11:32
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by steve d » 11 Mar 2011, 15:25
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Hi everyone,

Im planning to service my bus and just wanted some advice on which oil is best. Its a 1987 watercooled with a standard 1.9 petrol...
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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jul 2011, 11:32
T25 DJ 2.1 Conversion

Last post by bootstrap « 25 Jul 2011, 09:31
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by bootstrap » 20 Jul 2011, 10:57

Hello my first post I have been watching from the sidelines for a while though incognito :wink:

I have just fitted a DJ 2.1 into my T25 campervan,...

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Last post by bootstrap
25 Jul 2011, 09:31
replacement estimate for 4 brake hoses??

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Jul 2011, 08:57
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by yorkshireTraction » 22 Jul 2011, 15:50

hi there,can anyone give a rough estimate for the replacement of 4 brake hoses on a 89 diesel caravelle?cheers

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Jul 2011, 08:57
Help Please with a couple of issues

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Jul 2011, 08:26
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by bigmanandy » 24 Jul 2011, 06:54

Hi All, please bear with me as Im not mechanically gifted and I would love some help.

Last week I purchased a Recon Engine from Elite, and my...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Jul 2011, 08:26
strange scraping sound from the rear of van ?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jul 2011, 08:07
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by Big Boris » 21 Jul 2011, 20:05

hi all ,
i seem to have a scraping sound coming from the back of my van ive allready had the drive shafts changed so cant be them that was more of a...

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25 Jul 2011, 08:07

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