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A helping hand

Last post by themurphys « 29 Sep 2008, 17:45
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by themurphys » 29 Sep 2008, 17:04

Hello all i know this has proberbly been asked before but i cant find what i am looking for i am wanting as much help as you can spare or for you to...

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Last post by themurphys
29 Sep 2008, 17:45
Auto Owners..

Last post by R0B « 29 Sep 2008, 15:54
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by R0B » 29 Sep 2008, 15:09

a word of advice.if you have never changed the filter in your atf box.then think of doing it.(vw or brickwerks sell them for just over a fiver)my van...

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Last post by R0B
29 Sep 2008, 15:54
Power supply for 150 amp mig welder?

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Sep 2008, 08:06
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by Nicola&Tony » 27 Sep 2008, 19:48

I've recently started doing a welding course and have read quite a few threads on the subject on here, so I'm now thinking about buying a 150 amp mig...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Sep 2008, 08:06
mini mod to pod.

Last post by CovKid « 28 Sep 2008, 14:30
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by fraggers » 28 Sep 2008, 02:58

Engine type: Aircooled 2.0l CU

Whilst i was checking for leaking oil after my sump plug mod (see Sump plug blues )

I notice that the heater pods...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Sep 2008, 14:30
cool

Last post by jaydog « 28 Sep 2008, 13:39
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by jaydog » 28 Sep 2008, 12:45

Thats just where i was thinking. Thanks

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Last post by jaydog
28 Sep 2008, 13:39
I think I am developing a fetish....

Last post by jaylo264 « 25 Sep 2008, 20:13
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by mikey9 » 24 Sep 2008, 12:05

...for body resto photostories.

Another cracker hidden away on Benplace (unfortunatley in French only - but hey - that makes it educational). This...

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Last post by jaylo264
25 Sep 2008, 20:13
Obsolete part help?

Last post by richnewton « 25 Sep 2008, 19:05
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by sundial » 18 Sep 2008, 21:51

Can anybody help with this? The problem was found to be a perished boot on the bottom of the 5 speed gear stick, T3-PO pointed me in the right...

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Last post by richnewton
25 Sep 2008, 19:05
Garage services down south?

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 25 Sep 2008, 19:04
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by Walrus » 25 Sep 2008, 12:17

Can anyone recommend a good garage that do a bit of welding? Also a LPG company that can fit an extra gas tank so I can run appliances, and one thats...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
25 Sep 2008, 19:04
1980 1.6 diesel Manual

Last post by Krisis « 25 Sep 2008, 08:46
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by Dubwana » 04 Sep 2008, 05:05

I'm looking for a manual that covers the 1.6 diesel engine of 1980 vintage. I followed a link to justcampers but their book was from 82 onwards. Any...

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Last post by Krisis
25 Sep 2008, 08:46
Trying to contact Aidan Talbot

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 25 Sep 2008, 08:04
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by thegamwellsmythes » 24 Sep 2008, 15:16

Hi,

Our bus has been in with Steve at Gasure and it needs a new diff bearing.

Steve tells me Aidan Talbot can sort it and he can be contacted...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
25 Sep 2008, 08:04
Fuel consumption

Last post by ELVIS « 24 Sep 2008, 17:57
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by Essex Nige » 24 Sep 2008, 10:12

I'm thinking of getting a crewy for a daily runner (92 Mile round trip) my question is whats the diesel engine like on fuel consumption?

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Last post by ELVIS
24 Sep 2008, 17:57
Fruitcake needs help

Last post by Daisy « 22 Sep 2008, 11:15
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by Daisy » 22 Sep 2008, 10:32

First the funny bit (not) this weekend rather than putting water into the water tank i managed to put it into the petrol tank, luckily i run on LPG...

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Last post by Daisy
22 Sep 2008, 11:15
Fix one and get another two problems ?????

Last post by CovKid « 22 Sep 2008, 07:55
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by Krisis » 21 Sep 2008, 19:46

OK,
I bought a new gasket tray jobby to try and fix the leaking sump, best made plans of mice and men, its got a nice thick rubber seal on it .
So...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Sep 2008, 07:55
New 81 Vanwagon....

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 Sep 2008, 07:26
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by van81 » 19 Sep 2008, 23:08

Just picked up a 1981 Vanwagon....been stored in a garage for the past 6 years. Put gas in her, charged the Battery and fired right up. Drove it...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 Sep 2008, 07:26
Urgent help needed!!!

Last post by Gunslinger « 18 Sep 2008, 11:53
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by guccirachael » 16 Sep 2008, 08:57

Travelling down from Vanfest to Cornwall on Sunday night and got 20 miles from home when started badly missing. Have checked fuel up to both carbs...

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Last post by Gunslinger
18 Sep 2008, 11:53
Bad experience with Halfords Exhaust repair putty

Last post by Steve T « 17 Sep 2008, 20:37
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by hightower » 17 Sep 2008, 17:05

I brought a new tail pipe for the exhaust as it has a few holes on it but could only remove 1 of the 3 bolts as the original tailpipe is shaped so...

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Last post by Steve T
17 Sep 2008, 20:37
where oh where in the NorthWest should I get val serviced?!?

Last post by Valsowners « 17 Sep 2008, 16:12
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by Valsowners » 16 Sep 2008, 20:04

Right the time has come for Val to be serviced, she needs a little TLC and at the moment I'm just not technically minded enough to tackle it myself....

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Last post by Valsowners
17 Sep 2008, 16:12
best place

Last post by COURGETTE « 16 Sep 2008, 11:56
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by COURGETTE » 10 Sep 2008, 12:31

to buy the plastic water pipe front to back for your van

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Last post by COURGETTE
16 Sep 2008, 11:56
Towing question

Last post by oorwullie « 16 Sep 2008, 11:46
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by maxstu » 14 Sep 2008, 22:14
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I've just cut n pasted this from the DOT...and it's doing my effing bonce in. I know it a bit long winded but I'm certain someone can simplify it so...
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Last post by oorwullie
16 Sep 2008, 11:46
bad news

Last post by Mocki « 15 Sep 2008, 18:03
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by master grim » 15 Sep 2008, 17:57

hi guys,just got van back from garage,told it was a lost cause.has a 1.9 turbo diesel thats mounted squew wiff,drives well and pulls fine,but with...

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Last post by Mocki
15 Sep 2008, 18:03
pockets a lot lighter

Last post by el sketcho « 14 Sep 2008, 22:01
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by el sketcho » 13 Sep 2008, 19:05

Just got back from vanfest. Had a really good day out. Sorry I didn't get a chance to pop round to the club 80-90 area but I was being dragged all...

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Last post by el sketcho
14 Sep 2008, 22:01
Good Machine Shop - near Brighton.

Last post by Therunner « 13 Sep 2008, 18:46
Replies: 13
by totallyconfused » 03 Sep 2008, 11:39

Hi - Anyone know of a good machine shop near Brighton/Burgess Hill that would be able to machine my block and heads ready for a 1776cc conversion?...

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Last post by Therunner
13 Sep 2008, 18:46
Is this do-able ???

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Sep 2008, 12:52
Replies: 5
by glenn77 » 11 Sep 2008, 09:39

Ok - the problem is that one of my long waterpipes has a hole in it - the local vw garage tells me the parts are obsolete so a replacement isnt...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Sep 2008, 12:52
Dumb question from new owner....durrr

Last post by Rozzo « 09 Sep 2008, 21:34
Replies: 4
by Dartmoor » 09 Sep 2008, 20:01

I am getting to know my recently acquired T25 Aircooled - finding out lots from this forum and website - great resource.

My first VW bus is a 1981...

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Last post by Rozzo
09 Sep 2008, 21:34
Advice required

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Sep 2008, 21:05
Replies: 6
by squire » 07 Sep 2008, 18:28

Hi,

The squire mobile has no hook up but it has a zig unit, recently i got a portable dvd that works off a lead that i plug into the Zig unit.

The...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Sep 2008, 21:05
Exploded Parts Illustrations

Last post by caveman « 07 Sep 2008, 15:21
Replies: 4
by mikey9 » 02 Sep 2008, 20:50

APologies to those of you who know their way around VAGCAT etc. I always seem to struggle to get the illustrations of parts up.

Instead - I just...

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Last post by caveman
07 Sep 2008, 15:21
mot pass

Last post by funbus1 « 06 Sep 2008, 14:31
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by mickey_mann » 06 Sep 2008, 13:15

Got the van past its mot this week :D . thought it was gonna cost a fortune but ended up just failing on smokiness, front suspension bush and front...

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Last post by funbus1
06 Sep 2008, 14:31
Help Dead van on my bike n its raining! Battery, starter/alt

Last post by vdubstar « 05 Sep 2008, 19:40
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by vdubstar » 02 Sep 2008, 12:23

I have a 1981 T25 Aircooled hightop, renued battery about 2 months ago as went out and she wouldnt turn flat as anything. New battery started better...

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Last post by vdubstar
05 Sep 2008, 19:40
Curb weight of single cab pickup

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Sep 2008, 13:45
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by slam_dunk » 04 Sep 2008, 00:46

Have been looking at some new wheels/tyres and reading up on tyre load index on here - I have a single cab pickup that I use for carrying volume...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Sep 2008, 13:45
Help needed around Crewe area

Last post by ginge « 04 Sep 2008, 17:09
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 04 Sep 2008, 15:53

Any one who can tune up me carbs. 2.0 ltr Aircooled. Don't want to bother Gasure He's very busy

:wink:

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Last post by ginge
04 Sep 2008, 17:09
a big ta

Last post by mikey9 « 03 Sep 2008, 20:32
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by jaylo264 » 03 Sep 2008, 20:16

unacustomed as i am..etc..etc... i`d like to say a big thank you to the guy who drove all the way from inverness to preston and back to get a litre...

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Last post by mikey9
03 Sep 2008, 20:32
ICE query - reassurance sought

Last post by syncrodoug « 02 Sep 2008, 18:56
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by syncrodoug » 01 Sep 2008, 19:34

My present setup consists of a Symphony radio/cd player (Ex Audi A4) with a BOSE amp and speaker - all eBay bargains!
My understanding is that when...

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Last post by syncrodoug
02 Sep 2008, 18:56
CI

Last post by bideford « 01 Sep 2008, 18:21
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by Bryn1000 » 01 Sep 2008, 11:25

Hi
Can anyone tell me what a Kamper CI is? Im looking at one tonight, and was wondering if there is anything different? The description says the...

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Last post by bideford
01 Sep 2008, 18:21
first problem with my bus

Last post by tomhaigh « 31 Aug 2008, 21:26
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by scrumpy jack » 31 Aug 2008, 18:15

:( the clutch pedal on my bus is all floppy, and can´t get it into gear (it goes into gear when the ignition is turned off). The bus starts and runs...

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Last post by tomhaigh
31 Aug 2008, 21:26
first problem with my bus

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2008, 19:41
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by scrumpy jack » 31 Aug 2008, 18:15

:( the clutch pedal on my bus is all floppy, and can´t get it into gear (it goes into gear when the ignition is turned off). The bus starts and runs...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2008, 19:41
Wnating to get involved...need some advice

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Aug 2008, 15:30
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by BenFreeman » 29 Aug 2008, 11:40

Hello. I am going to purchase a T25 camper this weekend for a trip to the Belgium GP next week. I hope to get a smart and reliable one for about...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Aug 2008, 15:30
Transporter Tech Info. Transporter.... Van Hiightop & Sy

Last post by Steve T « 31 Aug 2008, 13:20

by Steve T » 31 Aug 2008, 13:20

Here is info on 1989 issue Technical Information with weights dimensions engine and transmissions. Also lots of other info. May be of use and...

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Last post by Steve T
31 Aug 2008, 13:20
ISV/ISU help ?!?!?!?

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Aug 2008, 21:42
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by ELVIS » 30 Aug 2008, 20:11

Righto , further to previous 3 posts with regards to engine............

Have had the engine set up and mixture was way out and timing was WAY out!...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Aug 2008, 21:42
clean bill of health

Last post by jpee « 26 Aug 2008, 14:47
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by jpee » 25 Aug 2008, 00:16

Continuation from have i killed my camper.

Remember i stuck 40 quids worth of diesel in petrol engine. I haven't :D .drained refilled (left more...

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Last post by jpee
26 Aug 2008, 14:47
Folding axle stands

Last post by kimbobill « 24 Aug 2008, 08:59
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by Nicola&Tony » 22 Aug 2008, 20:09

Wish I'd known about these when I was looking around to buy stands:

6 tonne; height 375 - 570mm; £21.99

3 tonne; height 300 - 430mm; £12.99...

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Last post by kimbobill
24 Aug 2008, 08:59
Nutool sf5 Safe question

Last post by Bond007 « 21 Aug 2008, 20:59
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by Bond007 » 20 Aug 2008, 20:40

I have the above safe fitted in my newly aquired van, but don't know the combination :oops:

Is there any way I can reset it and get to use it :?:...

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Last post by Bond007
21 Aug 2008, 20:59
SOS stuck in italy!

Last post by Tex Ritter « 19 Aug 2008, 19:23
Replies: 14
by wookey » 09 Aug 2008, 16:48

Engine 1y N\a diesel

Hi all I hope someone can help. We are in italy and have a problem with our van :(

Suddenly, in the morning after a rest of 8...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
19 Aug 2008, 19:23
karisma parts where from?

Last post by splitty65 « 18 Aug 2008, 16:57
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by splitty65 » 18 Aug 2008, 08:25

hi the waste tank tap has become brittle over time and no longer works. anyone got any idea where i can get a replacement?

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Last post by splitty65
18 Aug 2008, 16:57
15/40 All year round in my waterboxer?

Last post by Chrissyt « 18 Aug 2008, 16:30
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by Chrissyt » 10 Aug 2008, 08:50
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Is 15/40 ok all year round in my 1.9 watercooled?Is that oil not going to cause hot temps in summer?

Been sat a little while and have a little...
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Last post by Chrissyt
18 Aug 2008, 16:30
* *QUICK HELP NEEDED * *

Last post by ermie571 « 18 Aug 2008, 12:58
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by beno » 14 Aug 2008, 19:53

Hi,

Right... I'vegot to get to V festival tommorow and my van has decided to be tricky to be put into first gear and make a hell of a grind when...

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Last post by ermie571
18 Aug 2008, 12:58
?

Last post by unhappy camper « 17 Aug 2008, 18:51
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by unhappy camper » 13 Aug 2008, 13:20

Hi,could anyone tell me which is number one cylinder on 1.9DG watercooled engine. According to Wiki its the front cylinder on right as you look from...

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Last post by unhappy camper
17 Aug 2008, 18:51
not strictly new topic

Last post by Grun « 17 Aug 2008, 11:45
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by jpee » 17 Aug 2008, 09:58

Hi All

It's me again with my bloody buzzer (have i killed my camper thread), it started buzzing again. Van can tick over happily all day, when ever...

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Last post by Grun
17 Aug 2008, 11:45
Need some help

Last post by R0B « 15 Aug 2008, 19:46
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by aardvark » 15 Aug 2008, 18:07

Hi Folks, just back from an 1100 mile round trip.....van drove like a dream.....parked it up on driveway and it sat there all week. Anyway decided i...

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Last post by R0B
15 Aug 2008, 19:46
Whats this?

Last post by CovKid « 14 Aug 2008, 21:42
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by chrisray » 14 Aug 2008, 10:38

I know its to do with the water tank underneath the Camper but what does it actually do? And what is it called?
Its got in / out on either side of it...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Aug 2008, 21:42
2 things

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Aug 2008, 15:08
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by Anto » 14 Aug 2008, 09:39

I have aquired an extra lap belt for the rear of my van. Theres already one fitted in the cupboard side, and I'd decided to put in another.

Last...

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14 Aug 2008, 15:08

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