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Heat exchanger Identification????

Last post by Fritz « 12 Oct 2009, 17:44
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by Catspanker2002 » 11 Oct 2009, 18:35

Can anyone help me out here. Are there several different heat exchanger types for the aircolled t25 and if so a description would be good. Cheers :D...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Oct 2009, 17:44
Strange choke probblem 1.9dg

Last post by Fritz « 12 Oct 2009, 13:01
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by jake1953 » 12 Oct 2009, 10:19

1.9 dg engine in a 1987 panelvan.
After 6 months of ownership, the choke has just decided to not work. I put throttle pedal to floor and release...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Oct 2009, 13:01
Two fuel filters - not one

Last post by fullsunian « 12 Oct 2009, 12:39
Replies: 15
by CovKid » 09 Oct 2009, 18:34
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I'm posting this, peppered with relevant keywords in the hope that should anyone experience the same problem, they may just find a solution here....
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Last post by fullsunian
12 Oct 2009, 12:39
Turbo oil return pipe

Last post by Mog « 11 Oct 2009, 21:05
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by TechtroT25 » 08 Oct 2009, 07:50

Had to cut the oil return pipe off on me jx :( to get the turbo off does anyone know where i can get a replacement please thanks Stef

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Last post by Mog
11 Oct 2009, 21:05
Help!!!! Carb and bad running problems.

Last post by Catspanker2002 « 11 Oct 2009, 15:50
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by Catspanker2002 » 10 Oct 2009, 18:20

Hi, could anyone give me a bit of advice on a problem Im having with my aircoooled 81 Bus. Have set the carbs up and done this many times but the van...

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Last post by Catspanker2002
11 Oct 2009, 15:50
engine oil?

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Oct 2009, 23:34
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by sunny » 09 Oct 2009, 22:39
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Due for a oil top up, what is the best oil to go for? I've got a 1980 Aircooled......
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Last post by Red Westie
10 Oct 2009, 23:34
DG Pierburg oddity

Last post by waltraud « 10 Oct 2009, 18:38
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by waltraud » 10 Oct 2009, 11:52

Hi,

I'm just about to fit a pierburg to my DG which presently has a solex....as it was a new engine fitted with old ancillaries in Germany....the...

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Last post by waltraud
10 Oct 2009, 18:38
They're Back!! The sounds of distant lawn-mowers.

Last post by eric « 10 Oct 2009, 04:30
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by eric » 05 Oct 2009, 06:02

:cry: One or two of you may remember that I had some problems with my power steering rack a couple of months back and I found this place .. onclick=...

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Last post by eric
10 Oct 2009, 04:30
Heater .....

Last post by CovKid « 09 Oct 2009, 22:58
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by blu trukkie » 07 Oct 2009, 19:55

Has anyone managed to replace the fan/motor unit in their vans heater ???? ........... does it trash the heater casing trying to get it apart, or is...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Oct 2009, 22:58
vega recon

Last post by Damien « 09 Oct 2009, 18:52
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by mr_clarkson » 04 Oct 2009, 10:13

hi all, well with all the trouble ive been having trying to sort my engine i have decided to bite the bullet and get a replacement. was going to look...

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Last post by Damien
09 Oct 2009, 18:52
2L Aircooled - why would it overheat?

Last post by pedro « 09 Oct 2009, 11:20
Replies: 11
by m1c » 20 Jun 2009, 14:36

I dont have any knowledge about Aircooled engines... mine has being diagnosed with overheating. Ive arranged someone to collect + fix the van but im...

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Last post by pedro
09 Oct 2009, 11:20
bouncy speedo needle

Last post by jake1953 « 09 Oct 2009, 11:18
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by Biggydog » 08 Oct 2009, 20:45

My speedo needle bounces about either between 0 to 40/50 then its fine or if I give the instrument cowling a wobble its fine 0 to 40 then bounces...

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Last post by jake1953
09 Oct 2009, 11:18
slow starter only 1 year old

Last post by Wolfsburg Willy « 09 Oct 2009, 10:53
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by clartsonly » 09 Oct 2009, 10:14

my starter motor turns very slowly when I initially start turning it over. I replaced the bush when I replaced the starter, I have a spare olite bush...

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Last post by Wolfsburg Willy
09 Oct 2009, 10:53
twin - single carb converion

Last post by PEET « 08 Oct 2009, 22:26
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by mr_clarkson » 08 Oct 2009, 16:46

hi, as some of you may have read i am looking at getting a replacement engine for my 2.0ltr a/c (going on saturday to have a look/buy) i spoke to the...

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Last post by PEET
08 Oct 2009, 22:26
alternator !

Last post by stephen t25 « 08 Oct 2009, 21:59
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by stephen t25 » 08 Oct 2009, 19:47

Hi all,, what sort of reading should i be getting at my battery as i think my alternator is not performing(had to jump start myself from my leisure...

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Last post by stephen t25
08 Oct 2009, 21:59
One job always leads to another eh?

Last post by Helga « 08 Oct 2009, 19:23
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by Helga » 06 Oct 2009, 20:21

Right, so mad on gauges and think I found the pressure switch - is this it:? Pic 1.

When, to my horrow, I found water at the edges of the engine bay...

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Last post by Helga
08 Oct 2009, 19:23
new distributor cap = juddery van

Last post by marandali « 08 Oct 2009, 16:51
Replies: 12
by marandali » 06 Oct 2009, 08:39

After a weekend camping in the rain our van wouldn’t start. A kind fellow camper who happened to be a mechanic said moisture might have got inside...

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Last post by marandali
08 Oct 2009, 16:51
Will this starter fit my van ?

Last post by thelonegunman « 08 Oct 2009, 08:13
Replies: 6
by thelonegunman » 07 Oct 2009, 19:15

Hi people :ok
I have been told by an AA man that my clicking from the ignition is a starter problem and was wondering if this starter will fit my...

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Last post by thelonegunman
08 Oct 2009, 08:13
Finally--- what size thread?

Last post by Helga « 07 Oct 2009, 22:13
Replies: 4
by Helga » 07 Oct 2009, 20:54

Well, thanks to everybody on here I have decided to fit a pressure gauge on my 82 Aircooled 2 litre cu, sourced all the bits etc BUT need to know...

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Last post by Helga
07 Oct 2009, 22:13
slippy clutch

Last post by umgum « 07 Oct 2009, 22:11
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by umgum » 02 Oct 2009, 19:44
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my clutch slips in first gear sending the van into shudders but not always will this wear off or is the clutch knackered
it did it on my 1600ct and...
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Last post by umgum
07 Oct 2009, 22:11
Gear linkage repair kit on ebay

Last post by gti mad man « 07 Oct 2009, 21:42
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by stevo1980 » 07 Oct 2009, 18:40

Anyone fitted this gear linkage repair kit off ebay. is it easy. And does it work onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by gti mad man
07 Oct 2009, 21:42
T25 Water cooled engine hoses

Last post by kervinmervin « 07 Oct 2009, 17:57
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by adrian thomas » 05 Oct 2009, 16:31

Hi - Just registered today in hope someone can help with my dilemma. I've only recently acquired a 1984 T25 LHD Westfalia Club Joker with 1888cc 4...

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Last post by kervinmervin
07 Oct 2009, 17:57
gearbox squirter 4 speed

Last post by armyphil « 07 Oct 2009, 16:21
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by armyphil » 06 Oct 2009, 18:53

i'll start from the beginning its the best place i think

i went on a long journey the other day which resulted in the crankshaft seals failing??...

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Last post by armyphil
07 Oct 2009, 16:21
Over heating

Last post by docklad « 07 Oct 2009, 14:50
Replies: 36
by Urchins » 16 Jun 2009, 20:39
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Everytime i get stuck in traffic my expansion tank starts spewing out coolant and I have to pull over and wait for coolant to cool down and replace...
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Last post by docklad
07 Oct 2009, 14:50
2.1 dj misfiring and poor running in rain

Last post by GBA 88 WEST LA « 07 Oct 2009, 14:24
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by chavan » 06 Oct 2009, 21:14

Right then I have a Whitestar with 2.1 injection(DJ) engine and occasionally when it rains it aquires a misfire and will idle at about 3-400 rpm. If...

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Last post by GBA 88 WEST LA
07 Oct 2009, 14:24
Where to buy new distributor

Last post by Aidan « 07 Oct 2009, 08:41
Replies: 4
by stuartrolfe » 06 Oct 2009, 15:45

As it says really, or does anybody have a 2nd hand one for sale?
Thanks.

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Last post by Aidan
07 Oct 2009, 08:41
Does anyone do a screen washer upgrade kit

Last post by happy camper « 07 Oct 2009, 08:08
Replies: 15
by happy camper » 28 Sep 2009, 21:19
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As per the title i was wondering if there is an upgrade kit for my screen washers to make then more efficiant, summat like pipe extensions so i have...
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Last post by happy camper
07 Oct 2009, 08:08
Help with Thermostat

Last post by meridian911 « 07 Oct 2009, 08:02
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by meridian911 » 04 Oct 2009, 21:26

Can anyone tell me which way round the thermostat and O-ring go in to the plastic housing on a 1.9DG, i've taken them out and now cant remember which...

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Last post by meridian911
07 Oct 2009, 08:02
Metal inserts in plastic water pipes

Last post by Daisy « 07 Oct 2009, 07:47
Replies: 6
by Daisy » 06 Oct 2009, 11:39

Hi
I have searched but not come up with an answer yet,

I have a 1986 watercooled 1.9 petrol/ LPG van the problem (i beleive quite common) is the...

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Last post by Daisy
07 Oct 2009, 07:47
We've broke the van - what's wrong?

Last post by eric « 07 Oct 2009, 04:55
Replies: 27
by orangebooboobearcrew » 28 Sep 2009, 11:33
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Hello,

Wondered if anyone can help with a problem we've got with our 1980 2.0l petrol Aircooled which broke down on the M5 yesterday on the way back...
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Last post by eric
07 Oct 2009, 04:55
spark plugs

Last post by Simon Baxter « 06 Oct 2009, 21:55
Replies: 5
by 156silver » 06 Oct 2009, 19:57

Whats the difference between a B6ES and a BP6ES please?
Any problem with using one or the other on a 2.0 Aircooled CU?
Thanks
Brendan

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Last post by Simon Baxter
06 Oct 2009, 21:55
6 forward gears !!

Last post by mike_gee32 « 06 Oct 2009, 20:47
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by mike_gee32 » 06 Oct 2009, 07:17

I recently saved an early caravelle from being broken, it has a good shell but, as I'm discovering, mechanically it was knackered.
It came with no...

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Last post by mike_gee32
06 Oct 2009, 20:47
soft brakes

Last post by necromonger « 06 Oct 2009, 18:41
Replies: 4
by necromonger » 04 Oct 2009, 14:32

what to check next. driving the other day ( t25 caravelle 1.9 water cooled ) had to do an emergency stop that was fine, ever since brake pedal goes...

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Last post by necromonger
06 Oct 2009, 18:41
Electric pas

Last post by johnboy « 06 Oct 2009, 15:41
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by johnboy » 05 Oct 2009, 15:56

Has anyone had this fitted or have you heard of any reports of this.
thanks

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Last post by johnboy
06 Oct 2009, 15:41
Not the van its the golf... power loss after cambelt change

Last post by happy camper « 06 Oct 2009, 08:20
Replies: 9
by Poddington » 02 Oct 2009, 21:33

Hi guys,
Not a question about the van but given your considerable knowledge hoping you may also have a few suggestions about this prob (it is at...

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Last post by happy camper
06 Oct 2009, 08:20
T25 Throttle Cable HELP

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Oct 2009, 09:23
Replies: 25
by bert » 30 Sep 2009, 19:07
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Hi

My throttle cable snapped today on my T25 2.1LT AUTO 1990 the section from peddle to auto gearbox :x

Spoke to Justkampers do not stock...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Oct 2009, 09:23
HELP-Heater problems-sos

Last post by hex « 04 Oct 2009, 17:33
Replies: 3
by hex » 04 Oct 2009, 14:53

hey guys new to the forum, could one of you very kind people help me out, i have a 84 1.6 diesel t25 and the heating went about 9 mouths ago, i know...

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Last post by hex
04 Oct 2009, 17:33
Intermitant starting issue

Last post by sezicoolcat « 04 Oct 2009, 13:20
Replies: 21
by gti mad man » 29 Sep 2009, 19:58
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Hi guys since doing my gearbox change i now have a strange starting issue 1.9 petrol d.g code

van does have an imobiliser

sometimes vans starts...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
04 Oct 2009, 13:20
noisy tappets ???

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Oct 2009, 12:46
Replies: 11
by umgum » 01 Oct 2009, 17:28

i have just had my engine rebuilt by my m8 2.0l Aircooled

did the hydraulic tappets as per instructions done about 50 mile so far and something is...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Oct 2009, 12:46
Very hot front wheel bearings

Last post by john davis « 04 Oct 2009, 10:19
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by john davis » 22 Sep 2009, 14:27
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Just had my 1990 T25 garage serviced....getting too decrepit to do it myself! They changed the front discs, put in new pads and bearings. The problem...
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Last post by john davis
04 Oct 2009, 10:19
Turbo seals

Last post by andysimpson « 03 Oct 2009, 23:16
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by TechtroT25 » 02 Oct 2009, 19:48

Is it possible to replace the seals as a diy job on a jx turbo without having to have it rebalanced

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Last post by andysimpson
03 Oct 2009, 23:16
Spring in a spring !!

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Oct 2009, 19:30
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by procomp » 03 Oct 2009, 19:00

Hi
I'm looking round for a T25 Westy at present. When I was viewing one today, I knoticed at the rear that within the main spring there was another...

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Last post by Red Westie
03 Oct 2009, 19:30
1600 to 1641 barrels

Last post by CovKid « 03 Oct 2009, 18:51
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by golfingtam » 03 Oct 2009, 06:05

Does anyone know if the barrels etc. are the same for a type 1 and type 2 or 3

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Last post by CovKid
03 Oct 2009, 18:51
chassis number confusion!

Last post by sharonjpp « 03 Oct 2009, 12:19
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by sharonjpp » 03 Oct 2009, 11:11

Hi all,l have a B reg 1984 bus and am a bit confused as l need a sliding door latch and assumed l had the early door pre 1985 only to be told my door...

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Last post by sharonjpp
03 Oct 2009, 12:19
handbrake not up to it...

Last post by purplecrocs « 02 Oct 2009, 17:30
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by purplecrocs » 30 Sep 2009, 14:56

My handbrake wont hold the van when on a hill... it feels like it pulls on ok at the handle but its juts not got enough grip on the wheels ... what...

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Last post by purplecrocs
02 Oct 2009, 17:30
1.6TD Turbo

Last post by R0B « 02 Oct 2009, 14:43
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by disleyp » 02 Oct 2009, 14:41

I've just had my joker in the garage as it really struggles up hills and has on occasion given up mid climb. The guy tells me that it is likely to be...

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Last post by R0B
02 Oct 2009, 14:43
1y engine

Last post by saviogimmi « 02 Oct 2009, 14:32
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by saviogimmi » 02 Oct 2009, 08:22

So it looks like i do have a 1.9 1y engine after all, I thought i was driving a 1.6 as the log book says, so someone didn't update it!!! now as i...

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Last post by saviogimmi
02 Oct 2009, 14:32
turbo - exhaust support

Last post by joe75 « 02 Oct 2009, 09:42
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by joe75 » 01 Oct 2009, 06:50

hello ...

I noticed over the last few months that I was getting an exhaust blow from the exhaust manifold. Yesterday i got around to fixing it and...

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Last post by joe75
02 Oct 2009, 09:42
CT Engine Restoration

Last post by dugcati « 01 Oct 2009, 22:04
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by pmulcahy » 31 May 2009, 16:35
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Ive heard that the CT engine is the same as a beetle engine with the only difference being the bore stroke ? If this is true i might to start to...
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Last post by dugcati
01 Oct 2009, 22:04
T25 Accelerator auto cable Mod

Last post by bert « 01 Oct 2009, 21:35
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by bert » 01 Oct 2009, 20:32

Hi

Seems these cables are rare?

So does this mean Automatic T25's are RARE?

So is there a Mod a to make other cables fit, to do the job or is it...

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01 Oct 2009, 21:35

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