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How do i repair a 1980 transporter speedometer?

Last post by horizontal kipper « 31 May 2012, 20:17
Replies: 7
by horizontal kipper » 27 May 2012, 08:07

I zeroed the tripmeter on my speedo as i do after filling up with lpg only to notice after driving that the mileage meter and trip meter had not...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
31 May 2012, 20:17
Numpty Question time!

Last post by billybigspud « 31 May 2012, 19:35
Replies: 2
by cms273 » 31 May 2012, 11:13

Need to fit a 240v hook up to our van. Having not done this before, I don't know what end of the round three pin plug goes into the van? Male or...

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Last post by billybigspud
31 May 2012, 19:35
Air cooled temp guage

Last post by toolsntat « 31 May 2012, 10:31
Replies: 8
by dandan1234 » 29 May 2012, 19:30

Hi just got a t25 2.0 air cooled. The temp guage doesn't work but the warning light flashes several times when the ignition is swithched on so I...

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Last post by toolsntat
31 May 2012, 10:31
Radiator fan - is there anything quieter available?

Last post by silverbullet « 30 May 2012, 10:14
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 28 May 2012, 16:53

Has anyone considered or found a replacement fan, either on it's own or c/w motor, that runs quiter than the standard offering when going full chat?...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 May 2012, 10:14
T25 Rear wash/wipe relay query?

Last post by jaymo « 29 May 2012, 19:57

by jaymo » 29 May 2012, 19:57

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if somebody knows if the rear wash/wipe relay is the same as the front wiper relay?

I'm guessing yes, but just want to be...

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Last post by jaymo
29 May 2012, 19:57
Bad Earth problem...

Last post by spdbrd « 28 May 2012, 23:47
Replies: 2
by spdbrd » 27 May 2012, 03:57

Hi all ,
Looking for some advice as to best way to start looking for a bad earth. I just hope thats the problem.
some backround to how i got here...

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Last post by spdbrd
28 May 2012, 23:47
hella spot lights wiring

Last post by syncroandy « 28 May 2012, 19:56
Replies: 15
by dave lfc » 27 May 2012, 14:47
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hi i have just fitted some hella spot lights to my front bumper.i have misplaced my haynes manual for which wires to connect with.i would like these...
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Last post by syncroandy
28 May 2012, 19:56
radiator fan low speed not working

Last post by lloydy « 28 May 2012, 16:52
Replies: 16
by lloydy » 27 May 2012, 20:41
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Hi all, Have noticed since getting my van back from engine conversion that it tends to run hot when sitting in traffic.

Needle on gauge goes a fair...
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Last post by lloydy
28 May 2012, 16:52
Help Red flashing light

Last post by knine « 28 May 2012, 15:17
Replies: 9
by knine » 27 May 2012, 15:13

VW T25 1.6 td water temp gauge in the cab is showing a Red flashing light , not short of water or over heating ....Whats the red flashing light on...

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Last post by knine
28 May 2012, 15:17
Wipers not working on normal, one wipe and wash/wipe.

Last post by Charlie1950 « 28 May 2012, 13:05

by Charlie1950 » 28 May 2012, 13:05

This all started because my windscreen washer pump did not work in my 1989 2.1DJ T25.

I ran a live feed to the pump which worked fine.

There was...

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Last post by Charlie1950
28 May 2012, 13:05
Electric Window Switches

Last post by syncroandy « 28 May 2012, 10:56
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by kenkelso » 27 May 2012, 20:22

Does anyone know of a source for T25 electric window switches?

Ken

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Last post by syncroandy
28 May 2012, 10:56
How do I uprate alternator wire for 90Amp?

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 May 2012, 08:50
Replies: 3
by theserb » 27 May 2012, 08:51

Hello all.

I have 1989 1.9 DG camper

Just finished wiring up a full liesure system with heavy duty (100Amp+) split charge relay, wires and fuses. I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 May 2012, 08:50
My IKEA Interior Light

Last post by dansimpson « 27 May 2012, 20:37
Replies: 11
by Titus A Duxass » 06 May 2012, 12:43

Just knocked this up today.

That's:
Two sets of LEDBERG lights from IKEA.
1 length of 40mm wide beech.

Now I need to find something brighter for...

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Last post by dansimpson
27 May 2012, 20:37
2.1 DJ engine wiring problem.

Last post by kevtherev « 27 May 2012, 18:38
Replies: 5
by Zimbok » 26 May 2012, 07:42

Hi,

I'g be grateful if someone could point me in the right direction with some wiring I’m not sure about.

If you look at the photos below, in the...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 May 2012, 18:38
How do I identify my alternator type?

Last post by fairwynds « 27 May 2012, 18:02
Replies: 10
by fairwynds » 23 May 2012, 19:30

Hi
I have searched the WIKI to no avail....
I understand there are two different types of alternator that may be fittd to (19DG) WBX engines, and...

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Last post by fairwynds
27 May 2012, 18:02
battery replacement

Last post by 1664 « 26 May 2012, 12:19
Replies: 7
by davec1 » 12 Apr 2012, 08:00

i have a 2.1 Bluestar, and i need a new battery.
the current unit is a DRIVETEC HEAVY DUTY part number 096D with 510 cold amps
Is this the correct...

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Last post by 1664
26 May 2012, 12:19
T3 2.1 petrol

Last post by skippymoss « 25 May 2012, 17:50
Replies: 10
by westyblue » 23 May 2012, 21:06

Hello,
Could anybody help me ?... just fitted a new battery but still have a problem.Van starts after being stood for long periods with no problem ....

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Last post by skippymoss
25 May 2012, 17:50
alternator pulley alignment query

Last post by fairwynds « 25 May 2012, 07:55
Replies: 7
by fairwynds » 19 May 2012, 18:54

Hi
My van has had the same fanbelt forever, it seems. A 'non -toothed' V belt. I thought it was about time to renew it, as it mustve been on there...

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Last post by fairwynds
25 May 2012, 07:55
Dip stick Temp guage

Last post by Trunkster « 25 May 2012, 07:01
Replies: 1
by Trunkster » 23 May 2012, 21:25

Hi guys. I have a temperature guage fitted to my 2L air cooled. It is the one that is used in the dipstick chamber. The dipstick its self was broken...

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Last post by Trunkster
25 May 2012, 07:01
Electric Mirror Fault......

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 25 May 2012, 05:03
Replies: 10
by Wychall » 23 May 2012, 19:01

Has anyone experience of electric mirrors failing to adjust vertically? I thought the problem was down to the switch so have sourced a replacement...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
25 May 2012, 05:03
Hot Wires

Last post by holdenadam « 24 May 2012, 09:07
Replies: 8
by holdenadam » 16 May 2012, 18:37

Hi,
My 1986 T25 Devon petrol camper has a leisure battery fitted.
I never had a problem ( that i am aware of ) until recently when i noticed that the...

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Last post by holdenadam
24 May 2012, 09:07
Westfalia black box charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 23 May 2012, 22:54
Replies: 9
by saviogimmi » 22 May 2012, 08:53

Hi everyone, well I hadn't started the van for a while, so the starter batt was dead. Thought I'd plug the van in via the hookup to charge up left...

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Last post by California Dreamin
23 May 2012, 22:54
Solar Trickle Chargers

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 23 May 2012, 20:32
Replies: 1
by Silky » 23 May 2012, 19:59

Hi,
Just looking at solar trickle chargers and there's a big difference in price and output. Would 12v 1.5W be enough to keep the van battery from...

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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
23 May 2012, 20:32
its called....?

Last post by monkeyboysee « 23 May 2012, 20:10
Replies: 8
by monkeyboysee » 21 May 2012, 06:34

hi guys,

i've just got the onboiard electrics up and running, using the original MCF5 panel, all working fine. As the van and leisure batteries are...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
23 May 2012, 20:10
Rm12 fridge odd connections?

Last post by monkeyboysee « 23 May 2012, 13:32
Replies: 16
by monkeyboysee » 21 May 2012, 06:41
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hi,

i have a 2 way electrolux fridge wich i'm going to try and fire up now i've sorted the electrics in the van. it has a 12v terminal block, but...
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Last post by monkeyboysee
23 May 2012, 13:32
Coolant explosion, Manual Fan ........

Last post by bertnuggit « 23 May 2012, 12:18
Replies: 4
by bertnuggit » 23 May 2012, 11:09

Been a while since I posted, my Van must have been working OK! (well it got up Porlock Hill a few weeks ago)....

Apart from last weekend. Long queue...

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Last post by bertnuggit
23 May 2012, 12:18
Temperature Gauge and 12v question

Last post by California Dreamin « 23 May 2012, 11:33
Replies: 2
by Daisy2012 » 21 May 2012, 20:55

Hello Newbie here

I have recently bought a 1987 Autosleeper Trooper

Great little camper but a few little things bugging me

1) The Water...

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Last post by California Dreamin
23 May 2012, 11:33
starter motor, wrong one supplied or something else?

Last post by 2020mad « 23 May 2012, 11:04

by 2020mad » 23 May 2012, 11:04

Hi yesterday i returned a faulty starter motor to GSF because i had had problems with it sticking and was well indside warrenty, i decided as i had a...

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Last post by 2020mad
23 May 2012, 11:04
Peter Everhard / Zig MCF5

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 May 2012, 20:24
Replies: 7
by monkeyboysee » 11 May 2012, 19:18

i know i'm not the first to ask, does anybody have instructions or at least worked out the wiring connections to one of these. Theres loads of people...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 May 2012, 20:24
ing timing on 2.1dj

Last post by dbz864 « 22 May 2012, 19:16

by dbz864 » 22 May 2012, 19:16

trying to check the timing on me 2.1 dj, can anybody help,trying to disconect the idle stabiliser switch to join them both together,how the hell do...

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Last post by dbz864
22 May 2012, 19:16
Best way to keep battery topped up?

Last post by skippymoss « 21 May 2012, 19:59
Replies: 24
by skippymoss » 13 May 2012, 16:19
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My van is strictly a leisure vehicle.
Camping and days out only.
Also I work away a lot.
Unfortunately, since that means it only gets started every...
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Last post by skippymoss
21 May 2012, 19:59
Dodgy gauges

Last post by Dazco « 21 May 2012, 13:45
Replies: 1
by skyebird » 20 May 2012, 19:36

I have a 1989 T25 which I've owned for less than a year. I've noticed that when I'm driving I can lose the function of my temperature and fuel gauge...

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Last post by Dazco
21 May 2012, 13:45
Stereo wiring help, please

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 20 May 2012, 19:26
Replies: 1
by jaymo » 19 May 2012, 18:38

Hi guys,

I'm in need of a little guidance with wiring my Sony stereo into my Van.

The first image shows the wiring from the dash, inclusive of a...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
20 May 2012, 19:26
fitting rm212 fridge

Last post by davidm1164 « 20 May 2012, 16:27
Replies: 6
by davidm1164 » 18 May 2012, 15:53

Hi
Is there a downloadable fitting guide, for an electrolux rm212 fridge anywhere please, i have the operating manual, but not the fitting guide. Any...

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Last post by davidm1164
20 May 2012, 16:27
no wipers,no blowers,no windscreen washers,anyone had this?

Last post by CovKid « 20 May 2012, 10:08
Replies: 16
by deegee19 » 11 May 2012, 23:31
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Hey guys,back again with an odd one on my 85 DG wasser.out in the lovely english weather we've all been enjoying the other day,raining cats and...
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Last post by CovKid
20 May 2012, 10:08
oil warning light out

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 May 2012, 01:11
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by wagenbod » 19 May 2012, 10:05

1983 1600 cs na diesel

During the last few weeks when I've switched the ignition on from cold recently the oil warning light would flicker then go...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
20 May 2012, 01:11
flashing LED's

Last post by icosahedron « 18 May 2012, 23:57
Replies: 3
by The Bishop » 18 May 2012, 11:16

I'm trying to wire one of these up. As much to see if I can rather than particularly wanting LED's flashing in time to music:

onclick=...

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Last post by icosahedron
18 May 2012, 23:57
New 65amp alternator (Lucas LRA300)

Last post by Cruz « 18 May 2012, 14:28

by Cruz » 18 May 2012, 14:28

Just information really for if anyone searches about replacing an alternator

During our recent trip to Spain we got to the Pyrenees and stopped at a...

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Last post by Cruz
18 May 2012, 14:28
Electrics help:(

Last post by Cooper « 18 May 2012, 13:04
Replies: 8
by Cooper » 17 May 2012, 21:08

Ive had a look at wiki but cant find what im looking for.

Ok so things i want to run.

A cool box fridge:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by Cooper
18 May 2012, 13:04
Radiator Fan Temp Sensor - where to get connector

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 May 2012, 20:46
Replies: 3
by MidLifeCrisis » 17 May 2012, 10:56

Anyone know where I can get a connector that will mate to the 2-speed radiator fan switch sensor (i.e. the connector that is part of the wiring...

3 Replies

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 May 2012, 20:46
Auto spark required ASAP

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 May 2012, 20:44
Replies: 1
by Tel87 » 17 May 2012, 19:14

The auto sparky I was relying on has let me down and won't connect up my sterio system. I think it looked a bit dornting to him so he backed out. I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 May 2012, 20:44
Fitting a basic 240v hookup

Last post by Mocki « 17 May 2012, 11:12
Replies: 8
by smokeyjon » 15 May 2012, 22:31

Hi all
I've searched around quite a bit but haven't found exactly what I need to know so thought I'd ask myself instead... There are some fascinating...

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Last post by Mocki
17 May 2012, 11:12
Electrical excitement - nearly a fire!

Last post by Notty Noo « 17 May 2012, 10:21
Replies: 8
by Notty Noo » 16 May 2012, 20:40

Coming home from a day trip, we noticed a 'warm' smell in the cab, then just as we pulled up at the house I saw whisps of smoke from the steering...

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Last post by Notty Noo
17 May 2012, 10:21
Starter poblems ! hit it with hammer NO PROBLEMS plz help

Last post by TEMPO « 16 May 2012, 22:55
Replies: 5
by TEMPO » 16 May 2012, 21:00

OK i get all lights on when turn the key, can hear a click ( think from glovebox relay ??? ) but nothing happens.I been told by RAC that starter was...

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Last post by TEMPO
16 May 2012, 22:55
Where is the earth connection on the front left cross beam??

Last post by Tatty Chap « 16 May 2012, 19:35
Replies: 22
by Tatty Chap » 15 May 2012, 14:20
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Hi,
Got a fuel gauge issue and have been advised to check the earth connection on the front left cross member.
Ive had a look under there but I cant...
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Last post by Tatty Chap
16 May 2012, 19:35
Help with Auto Sleeper lights please?

Last post by triumphboy « 16 May 2012, 16:35
Replies: 5
by triumphboy » 15 May 2012, 13:56

Hi all

We're slowly getting our relatively new (to us!) '89 Auto Sleeper High Top ready for our inaugural 'big' trip, to Austria in August. We need...

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Last post by triumphboy
16 May 2012, 16:35
Is this a transformer?

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 15 May 2012, 21:06
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by kevtherev » 13 May 2012, 17:56

thank you

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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
15 May 2012, 21:06
90 amp diesel alternator ballast

Last post by jebiga41 « 15 May 2012, 14:44

by jebiga41 » 15 May 2012, 14:44

Hi guys got a 90amp diesel alt to fit with ballast but wondering how to connect it any ideas? ESP on the live side ? I.e. the red wire where does it...

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Last post by jebiga41
15 May 2012, 14:44
Fridge not getting cold?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 May 2012, 14:42
Replies: 11
by triumphboy » 31 Jan 2012, 22:20

Hi all

We went away in our inaugural weekend away to Kent in Betty , our new '89 Autosleeper last weekend. All went very well indeed, apart from the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 May 2012, 14:42
Aircooled not starting....think its electrical

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 May 2012, 11:22
Replies: 7
by cms273 » 14 May 2012, 18:57

Used our t25 this morning no probs. Parked up all day, came to start this afternoon and nothing!

Fuel is getting thro, and its turning over ok just...

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15 May 2012, 11:22

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