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wiring up driving lights and fog lights for idiots please.

Last post by vwvirgin « 26 Apr 2008, 16:38

by vwvirgin » 26 Apr 2008, 16:38

Ok, so when you read this I can deal with the dimwit and halfwit jibes provided I get an answer, Have fitted me lights have wired from the lights to...

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Last post by vwvirgin
26 Apr 2008, 16:38
Reverse lights

Last post by Mocki « 26 Apr 2008, 07:51
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by T25-GTi » 24 Apr 2008, 06:36

Hi, we're pretty new and only had our van for a few weeks, and it wasn't till this weekend that i realised the van doesn't have any reversing...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Apr 2008, 07:51
dim dip, whats that all about?

Last post by joshb « 25 Apr 2008, 15:34
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by joshb » 23 Apr 2008, 21:03

can someone tell me what the dim dip resistor thingy actually does in reality when you turn the lights on etc? can it be just disconected with the 2...

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Last post by joshb
25 Apr 2008, 15:34
Dashboard Lights

Last post by meggles « 24 Apr 2008, 18:41
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by jammcd649 » 23 Apr 2008, 17:12
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Does anyone have any idea why my dashboard lights don't work, I've checked the bulbs and I've even tried a different instrument cluster... It's quite...
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Last post by meggles
24 Apr 2008, 18:41
Very quick fridge wiring question

Last post by keytouch « 23 Apr 2008, 11:08
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by keytouch » 17 Apr 2008, 10:28

Ok, I know all about how fridge should be wired on 12V to main battery with relay etc...
Currently got my fridge out and re-doing the wiring
Firstly,...

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Last post by keytouch
23 Apr 2008, 11:08
leisure battery

Last post by R0B « 22 Apr 2008, 22:11
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by Darbs » 22 Apr 2008, 21:34

Ive got no power to the 12v, ive checked all fuses and im guessing that the leisure battery is knackered ? Any ideas ? Its a 1990 autosleeper 16td,...

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Last post by R0B
22 Apr 2008, 22:11
Ignition barrel removal and replacement

Last post by hercules « 22 Apr 2008, 20:39
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by jaymo » 18 Apr 2008, 20:27

Hi Guys,

I've recently bought a replacement lock set for my 1990 Caravelle.

The door locks and tail gate lock are nice and easy to fit, but I'm not...

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Last post by hercules
22 Apr 2008, 20:39
Batteries and cats...

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 21 Apr 2008, 21:01
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 21 Apr 2008, 20:49

Couple of items here all,

Firstly, does anyone have a good tip for getting a deal on car batteries? Mine has perished over winter and I had to wait...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
21 Apr 2008, 21:01
Electric Windows - Help

Last post by tonytech « 21 Apr 2008, 20:03
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by lp24 » 21 Apr 2008, 18:54

Finally got round to taking the door panels off today to sort out the electric windows which haven't worked since I got the van. Now it's warmer...

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Last post by tonytech
21 Apr 2008, 20:03
coil light (spiral-looking light on the dash) issues...

Last post by Syncro G « 21 Apr 2008, 17:13
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by T123 » 20 Apr 2008, 20:52

I think its called the coil light....its the spiral light that comes on when you start up from cold (waiting a few seconds before starting of...

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Last post by Syncro G
21 Apr 2008, 17:13
damn batterys dead

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 21 Apr 2008, 16:56
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by MINI_BUS » 20 Apr 2008, 17:42

brought a new battery last year and the van has killed it already any tips on, how to check wether my alternator is shot.
van seems to stutter as...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
21 Apr 2008, 16:56
Digital Clock not working

Last post by Spiral « 21 Apr 2008, 16:52
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by TimC » 19 Apr 2008, 13:23

The digital clock on my LLE isn't working. I've removed it and checked that it works fine with a direct 12v supply, so I guess the flexible circuit...

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Last post by Spiral
21 Apr 2008, 16:52
help over fridge

Last post by Mocki « 21 Apr 2008, 13:19
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by lisa2705 » 21 Apr 2008, 11:01

i have just managed to take out our fridge. as its not working there is no flame comming on. its sparking but no alighting so am about to clean it...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Apr 2008, 13:19
Headlamps

Last post by deke « 21 Apr 2008, 13:16
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by deke » 20 Apr 2008, 11:06

Just failed the MOT on headlamp alignment! Mine is left hand drive. It passed the last 3 years so they must be tightening up. Does anyone know which...

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Last post by deke
21 Apr 2008, 13:16
Brand New Battery flat after 1 week unused?

Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson « 21 Apr 2008, 12:23
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by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 21 Apr 2008, 09:36

I have done some research on this problem but could some one advise me on how to stop my battery dying?

I have a 1988 1.6TD - after charging the old...

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Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson
21 Apr 2008, 12:23
Found a switch in my westy, anyone know what it is for ?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 20 Apr 2008, 22:36
Replies: 19
by BigTam » 15 Apr 2008, 18:49
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There is a pull switch under rear seat in my westy, looks like it has something to do with the eber, tried a translation of the little label next to...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
20 Apr 2008, 22:36
Consumer unit wiring - help!!

Last post by sevy « 20 Apr 2008, 19:31
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 20 Apr 2008, 19:21

Hi - I have a consumer unit which I took out of the van a month or so ago and foolishly did not make a note of how it was wired up.
I searched the...

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Last post by sevy
20 Apr 2008, 19:31
damn batterys dead

Last post by MINI_BUS « 20 Apr 2008, 17:40

by MINI_BUS » 20 Apr 2008, 17:40

brought a new battery last year and the van has killed it already any tips on, how to check wether my alternator is shot.
van seems to stutter as...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
20 Apr 2008, 17:40
heater switch

Last post by T'Onion « 18 Apr 2008, 21:47
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by rubyvan » 18 Apr 2008, 15:46

Can anyone help/ offer solutions as a couple of weeks ago the heater switch (that turns the fan on and off and makes the air blow quicker or slower!)...

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Last post by T'Onion
18 Apr 2008, 21:47
Oil pressure switches on 1987 t25 transporter

Last post by Laurie « 18 Apr 2008, 16:51
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by jexps » 17 Apr 2008, 19:33

hi club 80-90

My dashboard oil light keeps coming up and the audible buzzer goes off after ten seconds of driving.
The level of my oil is fine. I've...

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Last post by Laurie
18 Apr 2008, 16:51
Indicator problems please help

Last post by Mocki « 17 Apr 2008, 22:25
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by joker1981 » 16 Apr 2008, 14:54

Hi, Im trying to get some help with sorting out my indicators.

this is what happens.

With just indicators on they work fine but the indicator and...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Apr 2008, 22:25
diesel wiring question

Last post by hi_tower « 17 Apr 2008, 20:01
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by hi_tower » 17 Apr 2008, 18:59

anyone know where the red and white wire connected to the glow plug relay goes to? I only have 2 pages of the wiring diagram and this wire dissapears...

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Last post by hi_tower
17 Apr 2008, 20:01
Electrical woes!!!

Last post by budbombpipe « 17 Apr 2008, 19:17
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by budbombpipe » 16 Apr 2008, 15:24

Hi, trying to sort out afew electrical problems on my C reg, 19 watercooled caravelle,sorted some, but i am now stuck on the following:
1.In the...

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Last post by budbombpipe
17 Apr 2008, 19:17
Inverters...which one?!

Last post by marmaduke « 17 Apr 2008, 18:48
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by marmaduke » 17 Apr 2008, 11:39

Hi, Can anyone give me a (non-technical!) idea of what specifications inverter I'll need to run a laptop? Cheers!

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Last post by marmaduke
17 Apr 2008, 18:48
WHICH BULB?

Last post by Syncro G « 17 Apr 2008, 17:43
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by budbombpipe » 16 Apr 2008, 21:45

Hi, i need a bulb that fits inside the headlight switch on the dash, the switch has a dimmer wheel fitted to it and the small bulb fits inside the...

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Last post by Syncro G
17 Apr 2008, 17:43
More electrical woes!!

Last post by budbombpipe « 17 Apr 2008, 16:30
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by budbombpipe » 17 Apr 2008, 14:02

Slowly getting my electrics working, thanks to peoples help on here. My problem now is that my washers only work when the headlight switch is on??!!...

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Last post by budbombpipe
17 Apr 2008, 16:30
clock to tacho swap

Last post by bigshape « 17 Apr 2008, 08:56
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by bigshape » 08 Apr 2008, 11:18

i've managed to get hold of a tacho and pcb ribbon from a petrol revcounter dash.

is it just a matter of swapping the clock out for the tacho and...

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Last post by bigshape
17 Apr 2008, 08:56
hook up problem

Last post by urbantreemonkey « 16 Apr 2008, 19:48
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by urbantreemonkey » 12 Apr 2008, 10:29

Hi i need a bit of help, i just bought a hook up lead and a adapter to plug into the mains but it doesnt fit on my van! :(
The inlet socket on the...

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Last post by urbantreemonkey
16 Apr 2008, 19:48
Refrigerator switch

Last post by Mocki « 16 Apr 2008, 12:56
Replies: 6
by nesty » 15 Apr 2008, 11:37

Hi

ok maybe a stupid question.

I am going camping for the 1st time in my T25 next week, but never until now explored the switches for camping...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Apr 2008, 12:56
plug in the electric hook up at home?

Last post by irish.david « 15 Apr 2008, 19:51
Replies: 38
by powelly » 31 Mar 2008, 13:07
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Found out this weekend that my 12v system isnt charging off the electrical hookup it was suggested that the fault is the relay near the leisure...
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Last post by irish.david
15 Apr 2008, 19:51
Horn fuse?

Last post by Sir Chad « 15 Apr 2008, 19:42
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by Sir Chad » 14 Apr 2008, 19:10

please help, i've got the old fashioned bullet fuses.
somehow i've lost the one for the horn. can anyone tell me what size it should be (amps)?

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Last post by Sir Chad
15 Apr 2008, 19:42
Idea's on these wires please

Last post by irish.david « 14 Apr 2008, 07:45
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by Rob23 » 14 Apr 2008, 07:21

They are under the drivers seat of my LHD Multivan. Has any one got any ideas as to what they might be for.
Thanks in advance
Rob.

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Last post by irish.david
14 Apr 2008, 07:45
temp gauge

Last post by jpee « 14 Apr 2008, 03:26
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by jpee » 13 Apr 2008, 10:31

Hi all. does the coolant warning light also warn of over heating. My temp gauge isn't working, is this easy to fix or can i rely on warning light....

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Last post by jpee
14 Apr 2008, 03:26
Wiring VDO oil pressure gauge & sender...

Last post by 4gearwonder « 13 Apr 2008, 19:51
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by 4gearwonder » 13 Apr 2008, 10:59

Hi all,

As usual, appreciate if anyone can help with this one please :D

Checked previous threads, but didn't find anything that quite matched this...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
13 Apr 2008, 19:51
No lights in dash pod

Last post by Krisis « 12 Apr 2008, 22:38
Replies: 4
by 5potblair » 12 Apr 2008, 01:09

Can anyone on this forum tell me if the dash pod is a nightmare job to replace bulbs on? I have no lights in dash apart from hazard switch and a...

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Last post by Krisis
12 Apr 2008, 22:38
thermostat

Last post by Grun « 11 Apr 2008, 08:34
Replies: 17
by ambivert » 06 Apr 2008, 14:08
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I have an 1984 manual 1.9 petrol DG engine with NO THERMOSTAT and a serious overheating problem!

What I mean is that the thermostat housing is...
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Last post by Grun
11 Apr 2008, 08:34
Dashboards LEDs, the notification ones

Last post by Krisis « 10 Apr 2008, 19:29
Replies: 6
by Krisis » 05 Apr 2008, 08:41

Good Morning All, :D
Dashboard, I have upgraded the lumination to blue, so that it shows of the nice white clocks 8) but the battery warning LED has...

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Last post by Krisis
10 Apr 2008, 19:29
Recoding Blaupunt Radio

Last post by ermie571 « 10 Apr 2008, 15:01
Replies: 2
by blancowesty » 10 Apr 2008, 13:12

I have a Blaugpunt readio model Montreax RCR44.

I know the security code but do not know the procedure or sequence to enter the code.

Can any one...

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Last post by ermie571
10 Apr 2008, 15:01
12v supply in engine bay

Last post by Grun « 10 Apr 2008, 14:52
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by mirams » 10 Apr 2008, 09:28

Hi,

I am after a good point to tap off a 12v ignition switched supply in the engine bay somewhere - any good places to do it?

(DJ engine)

Thanks...

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Last post by Grun
10 Apr 2008, 14:52
can i wire my fridge up like this?

Last post by sheffieldcoljules « 09 Apr 2008, 21:43
Replies: 11
by sheffieldcoljules » 09 Apr 2008, 20:27

fitted the fridge......now can i wire the 12v to one of the may cig lighters fitted in the van? also can i wire the plug for the 240, direct into a...

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Last post by sheffieldcoljules
09 Apr 2008, 21:43
Head Light Switch

Last post by Syncro G « 08 Apr 2008, 22:18
Replies: 5
by Krisis » 06 Apr 2008, 16:22

Hi All
I have done the rest but there is no holder and no lamp :x
What does the holder look like ?
Which bulb goes in it ?
and where can I get one...

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Last post by Syncro G
08 Apr 2008, 22:18
Wiring Diagram

Last post by Syncro G « 08 Apr 2008, 22:00
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by kevino » 08 Apr 2008, 13:42

Does anyone have a wiring diagram showing the cable colours for the 1.6 turbo 1989 , the one i have is next to useless as it is a just campers one in...

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Last post by Syncro G
08 Apr 2008, 22:00
Main Headllight indicator

Last post by cornishpete « 08 Apr 2008, 17:21
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by colynmac » 08 Apr 2008, 16:25

Van going in for MOT tomorrow and just noticed main Purple main beam indicator is not working.

Is that a fail??

Looked on the WIKI and could not...

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Last post by cornishpete
08 Apr 2008, 17:21
Testing a Fridge

Last post by meggles « 06 Apr 2008, 16:15
Replies: 5
by meggles » 06 Apr 2008, 11:14

Electrolux. Wired up to 12v and then 240v. should I hear it running, if so should it be immediate? Is there a switch? Does it need all power supplies...

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Last post by meggles
06 Apr 2008, 16:15
Buzzing Relay

Last post by Blue Thunder « 05 Apr 2008, 13:22
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by Blue Thunder » 03 Apr 2008, 18:04

Hi guys,

Audi 1.6t Diesel.
van won't start today at all. It's not battery cause i have lights,indicators,wipers etc.
When I turn the key to warm up,...

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Last post by Blue Thunder
05 Apr 2008, 13:22
Novice electrical questions

Last post by putney « 03 Apr 2008, 22:39
Replies: 3
by moanthebairns » 03 Apr 2008, 22:33

Always fancied a camper and finally got one - a 1986 Reimo Hi-Top 1900 petrol - spent the last couple of weeks getting the engine running fine and...

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Last post by putney
03 Apr 2008, 22:39
indicators

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Apr 2008, 16:45
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by heepsy » 01 Apr 2008, 20:25

has anybody bought indicator light they are clear lights could you tell me what the two extrea wires are for thanks rab :D bought from t3 tuning

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Apr 2008, 16:45
Will a petrol rev counter work with a diesel engine

Last post by Valsowners « 03 Apr 2008, 14:43
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by Valsowners » 01 Apr 2008, 15:48

Hi Guys

Ok this may seem an odd question, but being slightly lacking in the technical knowledge department I need to ask.

I have seen the following...

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Last post by Valsowners
03 Apr 2008, 14:43
Battery help

Last post by gti mad man « 03 Apr 2008, 14:06
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by gti mad man » 03 Apr 2008, 12:03

ok few details first
Holdsworth villa 3 o.e wiring afaik
2nd battery under passenger seat(normal not lesuire type)afaik
zig unit (8)

Ok few problems...

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Last post by gti mad man
03 Apr 2008, 14:06
Oil pressure gauge

Last post by Krisis « 30 Mar 2008, 20:52
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by kit » 30 Mar 2008, 16:24

Just been looking on fleabay at cheapish gauges and was wondering if anyone had fitted one to diesel engine? I am guessing that the tube/hose would...

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30 Mar 2008, 20:52

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