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== IMPORTANT ==
== NEW USERS START HERE, READ THE DISCLAIMER==
*[[what is wiki|WHAT IS WIKI? new users start here]]


Please stick to the following [[naming convention|naming convention]].  Feel free to add information to this page and to the pages you create but please don't alter the section headings as this will have a knock on effect on the naming scheme. It will help subsequent people to add information and will avoid accidental page overwriting. Please PM hacksawbob on the club 80-90 forums if you have any questions or suggestions.  
'''PLEASE READ THE''' [[Disclaimer|'''Disclaimer:''']]
 
'''Club 80-90 Wiki History'''
 
Started in around 2005 after we moved from an older bulletin board that had been outgrown by the size of the club. A group of long standing club members decided to retain some of the helpful information on the technical pages that would otherwise get lost as the forum was pruned from time to time. Some of the information is basic vehicle mechanics for those that are just starting out. Some is advanced that you will need an extensive toolset to achieve. Some of it you could find in a Hayne's or Bentley manual and sometimes there are fixes that have not been documented and issues that VW had no repair as these vehicles have long since lasted beyond the working life that VW intended them to achieve.  This is a collection of postings on 80-90 over the years and has grown to quite a size, some by professional mechanics and some by novices and all levels of knowledge in between. Ultimately it is to be used along side other forums and manuals to give you another viewpoint on how to solve or fix a problem,  but usually with a real persons perspective and photographs to help out. It is not meant to be gospel and it is a living work in progress, articles and advice may change as knowledge grows over time. It may be contradictory in parts as different people have different ideas on the best way to perform a procedure. You may need to use some gut instinct and common sense to tell you which way to proceed, there may be a way to do something which hasn't been thought of, or they may be incorrect information which is out of date. The two main wiki editors are HarryMann and Hacksawbob (usernames on Club 80-90) Send a private message to them if you spot something that needs changing. If you have something to add write it up in the Club 80-90 Technical section in the appropriate section and PM an editor to make them aware of it.
 
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Please stick to the following [[naming convention|naming convention]].  Feel free to add information to the pages you create but please don't alter the section headings as this will have a knock on effect on the naming scheme. It will help subsequent people to add information and will avoid accidental page overwriting or duplication. Please PM Hacksawbob or HarryMann if you have any questions or suggestions.  
I appreciate that there will be some overlap between sections, and equally a topic that could appear in several sections, enter your information in the section that you think is most appropriate, it can then be linked to from other pages. Don't enter into discussion on the WIKI, that is for the forum, try and keep the information here as definative an concise as possible. '''''The WIKI is for answers not questions.''''' If you need clarification then try and contact the poster directly or start a new thread on the [http://www.club80-90.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=2| technical forum.]
I appreciate that there will be some overlap between sections, and equally a topic that could appear in several sections, enter your information in the section that you think is most appropriate, it can then be linked to from other pages. Don't enter into discussion on the WIKI, that is for the forum, try and keep the information here as definative an concise as possible. '''''The WIKI is for answers not questions.''''' If you need clarification then try and contact the poster directly or start a new thread on the [http://www.club80-90.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=2| technical forum.]


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'''PLEASE READ THE''' [[Disclaimer|'''Disclaimer:''']]
'''PLEASE READ THE''' [[Disclaimer|'''Disclaimer:''']]


*Club 80-90 members are the only ones with editing rights at the moment, we have not been able to automatically grant 80-90 logons with wiki editing rights these need to be manually added Please PM Mocki for access.  ''''Please login with your forum username and password''''
*Some club 80-90 members are the only ones with editing rights. Please PM HarryMann if you are a seasoned Wiki editor with valuable T3/T25 content to add. Particularly we are looking for those with experience of the early aircooleds, esepcially the carburrettion, ignition and tuning aspects.


*Red links are pages that do not yet have information added to them (or whose pages have become orphaned, due to typos in the internal links)
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= New/Prospective Owners=
= New or Prospective Owner? =
*[[New/Prospective Owners What are they like to drive? | What are they like to drive?]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks buyers guide | The Buyers Guide by Simon Brickyard and others]]
*[[Syncro - Testing|Syncro (4 wheel drive) Buyers guide]]
 


==* Warnings - Must Read *==
*[[petrol engines Fire warning|Fire warning - Fuel lines, tank, carb etc.]]
*[[petrol engines Fire warning|Fire warning - Fuel lines, tank, carb etc.]]
*[[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks|Fire warning - Aircooled - Carb fuel leaks]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Warnings| Gearbox /Transaxle /Diff oil levels]]
*[[Petrol engines Diagnosing faults|Parts quality - Keep old (removed) parts]]


==Guides==
*[[New/Prospective Owners What are they like to drive? | What are they like? How to drive?]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks buyers guide | The Buyers Guide by Simon Brickyard and others]]
*[[Syncro - Testing|Syncro (4 wheel drive) Buyers guide]]
*[[A newbies buying experience|A newbies buying experience]]


*[[Misc tips and tricks New owners questions| New owners' questions]]
==Tips and tricks and basic servicing==
*[[Misc tips and tricks New owners questions| New owners' questions (FAQ)]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks spares to carry| Spares and tools to carry]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks spares to carry| Spares and tools to carry]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners| Don't panic!]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners| Don't panic!]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners Flat 4 engines primer| Flat 4 engines primer]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners Flat 4 engines primer| Flat 4 engines primer]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners Importing|Importing]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners Importing|Importing]]
*[http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp VOSA MOT advisories online, check what might need fixing soon  on your prospective purchase]
*[https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history VOSA MOT advisories online, check what might need fixing soon  on your prospective purchase]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints gear change reluctance|Gearchange reluctance]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Sloppy gear change improving|Improving difficult/sloppy gearchange]]
*[[Petrol engines oil change|Petrol engines - Oil & oil changes]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners All engines servicing overview|All engines servicing overview]]
For Maintenance Bulletins look in Misc Tips and Tips
For Maintenance Bulletins look in Misc Tips and Tips


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=Engines=
=Engines=
== Petrol engines ==
== Petrol engines (Watercooled)==
[[Image:1.9-DG-watercooled-top1-(with-LPG-system).jpg|thumb|1.9L DG engine (with LPG system)]]
[[Image:1.9-DG-watercooled-top1-(with-LPG-system).jpg|thumb|1.9L DG engine (with LPG system)]]
*[[petrol engines Fire warning|Fire warning - Fuel lines, tank, carb etc.]]
*[[petrol engines Fire warning|Fire warning - Fuel lines, tank, carb etc.]]
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*[[petrol engines engine removal and refitting|Engine removal and refitting]]
*[[petrol engines engine removal and refitting|Engine removal and refitting]]
*[[petrol engines spark plug types|Spark plug types]]
*[[petrol engines spark plug types|Spark plug types]]
*1.9 specific
*1.9 specific
**[[petrol engines 1.9 Timing|1.9 timing]]
**[[petrol engines 1.9 Timing|1.9 timing]]
**[[petrol engines - Pierburg Choke|Pierburg Choke Mechanism]]
*2.1 specific
*2.1 specific
**[[petrol engines 2.1 Timing|2.1 timing]]
**[[petrol engines 2.1 Timing|2.1 timing]]
**[[petrol engines intermittent 2.1 | Petrol engines intermittent 2.1 (incl. Vanagon syndrome)]]
**[[petrol engines intermittent 2.1 | Petrol engines intermittent 2.1 (incl. Vanagon syndrome)]]
**[[petrol engines 2.1 MV|2.1 MV specific]]
**[[petrol engines Bad idling 2.1|Bad idling (2.1 DJ)]]
**[[petrol engines Bad idling 2.1|Bad idling (2.1 DJ)]]
**[[petrol engines 2.1 ISCU|2.1 ISCU]]
**[[Petrol engines 2.1 Throwing a rod|2.1 Throwing a rod]]
**[[Petrol engines 2.1 Throwing a rod|2.1 Throwing a rod]]
**[[Petrol engines Oil pressure survey|Oil pressure survey]]
**[[Petrol engines Oil pressure survey|Oil pressure survey]]
**[[Petrol engines Cam follower removal head in place|Cam follower removal head in place]]
**[[Petrol engines Cam follower removal head in place|Cam follower removal head in place]]
**[[Petrol engines 2.1 Other jobs while out|Removing 2.1 - Other jobs whilst out]]
**[[Petrol engines 2.1 Other jobs while out|Removing 2.1 - Other jobs whilst out]]
*General Ignition Info/Debugging
*General Ignition Info/Debugging
**[[Petrol engines Ignition firing order|Firing order]]
**[[Petrol engines Ignition firing order|Firing order]]
**[[Petrol engines Ignition advance curves|Ignition advance curves]]
**[[Petrol engines Ignition advance curves|Ignition advance curves]]
**[[Petrol engines Vac advance/retard problems|Vac advance/retard problems]]
**[[Petrol engines Vac advance/retard problems|Vac advance/retard problems]]
*Parts, Pictures, Diagrams and lists etc.
*Parts, Pictures, Diagrams and lists etc.
**[[Petrol engines Parts - Inlet Manifold (1.9)|Inlet Manifold (1.9)]]
**[[Petrol engines Parts - Inlet Manifold (1.9)|Inlet Manifold (1.9)]]
**[[Petrol engines Parts - Oil breather hose(1.9)|Oil breather hose(1.9)]]
**[[Petrol engines Parts - petrol Cooling system diagram|petrol Cooling system diagram]]
**[[Petrol engines Parts - wbx exhaust stud depth|wbx exhaust stud depth]]


==Aircooled==
==Petrol Engines (Aircooled)==
[[Image:CU-engine-top-1.JPG|thumb|A CU aircooled engine]]
[[Image:CU-engine-top-1.JPG|thumb|A CU aircooled engine]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled Schematic|Schematic parts layout]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled engine removal|Engine removal]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled engine removal|Engine removal]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled - Crankshaft oil seal|Crankshaft oil-seal (photo article, start-to-finish)]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled Differences|Differences between engines]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled Differences|Differences between engines]]


*[[petrol engines aircooled running temperature|Aircooled running temperature]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled running temperature|Aircooled running temperature]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled tinware|Aircooled tinware]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled performance enhancement|Performance enhancement]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled performance enhancement|Performance enhancement]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled thermostat|Thermostat]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled thermostat|Thermostat]]
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**[[petrol engines aircooled Refitting cylinder heads|Refitting cylinder heads]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Refitting cylinder heads|Refitting cylinder heads]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Valves|Re-cutting seats and lapping valves]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Valves|Re-cutting seats and lapping valves]]
*A/C Petrol engines - Aircooled Distributors and Ignition Advance curves
**[[petrol engines aircooled Cylinder Head Damage|Cylinder head damage]]
 
*A/C Petrol engines - Aircooled Ignition Systems
**[[petrol engines aircooled Ignition 01|Ignition timing esp. Vac adv/ret hoses]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Ignition 01|Ignition timing esp. Vac adv/ret hoses]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Ignition 02|Distributots, timing and setting up]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Ignition 02|Distributors, timing and setting up]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled spark plugs|Spark plugs]]
 
**[[petrol engines aircooled spark plugs|Spark plugs and HT leads]]
 
*A/C Petrol engines - Carburrettors and fuel system
*A/C Petrol engines - Carburrettors and fuel system
**[[Carburrettors - faults and faultfinding]]
**[[Carburrettors - faults and faultfinding]]
**[[electric fuel pumps|Electric fuel pumps]]
**[[Fuel pump - aircooleds|Fuel pump problems]]
**[[Inlet manifolds - aircooleds|Inlet manifolds]]
 
 
 
*A/C Petrol engines - Cooling and heating systems
**[[petrol engines aircooled tinware|Aircooled tinware]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Cooling and heating 01|Cooling and heating parts]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Cooling and heating 01|Cooling and heating description]]
 
**Hazards
**[[petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks|Fuel leaks]]
 
*A/C Petrol engines - Modifications
**[[petrol engines aircooled Modifications|A/C Modifications, carbs, distributors, tuning, compatability issues]]


==Petrol specific engine Faults/repairs/maintenance==
==Petrol specific engine Faults/repairs/maintenance==
* [[petrol engines Diagnosing faults|Diagnosing faults (petrols)]]
* [[petrol engines cylinder head spark plug numbers|Cylinder nos. and firing order ]]
* [[petrol engines cylinder head spark plug numbers|Cylinder nos. and firing order ]]
* [[petrol engines oil change|Oil change]]
* [[petrol engines oil change|Oil change]]
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* [[petrol engines Oil leaks|Oil leaks]]
* [[petrol engines Oil leaks|Oil leaks]]
* [[Techniques - Compression testing|Compression testing]]
* [[Techniques - Compression testing|Compression testing]]
*[[Hydraulic lifters explained  ]]
* [[Hydraulic lifters explained  ]]
* [[petrol engines non-start|Won't start (fuel)]]
*[[petrol engines spigot-shaft bearing|Replacing spigot-shaft bearing]]
[https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=107122 ]


== Diesel engines ==
== Diesel engines ==
 
[[Image:Diesel engine1copy-1.jpg|thumb|JX turbo Diesel Engine]]
*[[Diesel engines Fire warning|Fire warning]]
*[[Diesel engines Fire warning|Fire warning]]
*[[Diesel engines Diagnosis| Intro, types and condition diagnosis]]
*[[Diesel engines Diagnosis| Types, condition diagnosis, Service Bulletins etc]]
*[[Diesel engines engine codes|Engine codes]]
*[[Diesel engines engine codes|Engine codes]]
*[[Diesel engines engine removal and refitting|Engine removal and refitting]]
*[[Diesel engines engine removal and refitting|Engine removal and refitting]]
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* Diesel Engines - Servicing
* Diesel Engines - Servicing
**[[Diesel Engines Adjusting tappet clearances|Adjusting tappet clearances]]
**[[Diesel Engines Auxiliary drive belts|Auxiliary drive belts]]
**[[Diesel Engines Timing Belt_01|Lining-up camshaft and crankshaft]]
**[[Diesel Engines Timing Belt_01|Lining-up camshaft and crankshaft]]
**[[Diesel Engines Timing belt|Timing belt/removing camshaft sprocket]]
**[[Diesel Engines Timing belt|Timing belt/removing camshaft sprocket]]
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*Diesel Engines - Parts, pictures, diagrams and lists
*Diesel Engines - Parts, pictures, diagrams and lists
** [[Parts - CS Inlet Manifold|CS Inlet Manifold]]
** [[Parts - CS Inlet Manifold|CS Inlet Manifold]]
** [[Parts - Silencer custom heat-shield|Silencer - custom heat-shield]]
** [[Parts - Engine Damage|Diesel Engine damage]]
** [[Parts - Engine Damage|Diesel Engine damage]]
** [[Parts - Shadek Oil pump|Shadek oil pump]]
** [[Parts - Shadek Oil pump|Shadek oil pump]]
** [[Parts - Part Nos|Rebuild Part Nos and some torques]]
** [[Parts - Part Nos|Rebuild Part Nos and some torques]]
** [[Parts - Cooling system|Cooling system]]
** [[Parts - Cooling system|Cooling system]]
** [[Parts - Crankshaft|Crankshaft]]
** [[Parts - Crankshaft|Crankshaft and timing pulley]]
** [[Parts - Block and pistons|Block and pistons]]
** [[Parts - Intercooler|Intercooler]]
 
 
** [[Parts - Rebuild|Rebuilding parts]]
** [[Parts - Rebuild|Rebuilding parts]]
** [[Parts - Gloplug spanner|Glo-plug ratchet spanner]]
** [[Parts - Gloplug spanner|Glo-plug ratchet spanner]]
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**Diesel Engines - Modified parts
**Diesel Engines - Modified parts
***[[Parts - Modifications - Engine Mount|Cut-away engine mount]]
***[[Parts - Modifications - T3 turbo|T3 turbo install]]
***[[Parts - Modifications - Standard Engine Mounts|Standard engine mounts]]
***[[Parts - Modifications - Engine Mounts|Modified engine mounts]]
***[[Parts - Modifications - Engine Mounts|Modified engine mounts]]
***[[Parts - Modifications - Silencer custom heat-shield|Silencer - custom heat-shield]]
***[[Parts - Modifications - Silencer custom heat-shield|Silencer - custom heat-shield]]
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*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Stripped sparkplug thread|Stripped spark plug thread]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Stripped sparkplug thread|Stripped spark plug thread]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Oil filters recomended|Oil filters recomended]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Oils recommended|Engine oils - recommended]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Oil filters recomended|Oil filters - recommended]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Replace throttle cable|Replace throttle cable]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Replace throttle cable|Replace throttle cable]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Replace starter motor|Replace starter motor]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Replace starter motor|Replace starter motor]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting|Reluctant starting (starter motor)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting|Reluctant starting (starter motor)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting (battery alternator)|Reluctant starting (battery alternator)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting (battery alternator)|Reluctant starting (battery alternator)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting Earths|Reluctant starting earths]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reconditioned engines|Reconditioned engines]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reconditioned engines|Reconditioned engines]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dashboard water level and temperature warnings and causes|Dashboard water level and temperature warnings and causes]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dashboard water level and temperature warnings and causes|Dashboard water level and temperature warnings and causes]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dashboard oil pressure warnings and causes|Dashboard oil pressure warnings and causes]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dashboard oil pressure warnings and causes|Dashboard oil pressure warnings and causes (DOPWS)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Performance/Longevity|Performance/Longevity]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Performance/Longevity|Performance/Longevity]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Air-cooled white smoke|Air-cooled white smoke]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Air-cooled white smoke|Air-cooled white smoke]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Sump plug problems|Sump plug problems]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Sump plug problems|Sump plug problems]]
 
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dipstick lengths|Dipstick lengths]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Engine bay seal|Engine bay seal]]
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==Exhausts==
==Exhausts==
*[[Exhausts|Exhausts]]
 
*[[Exhausts Systems Petrol|Petrol Exhausts - Early/Late]]
*[[Exhausts Suppliers|Exhaust system suppliers - Part Nos & Stainless Alternatives]]
*[[Exhausts Custom|Custom exhausts]]
*[[Exhausts Rust|Exhaust rust repairs]]
*[[Exhausts Heat Pipe|DG Exhaust Heat transfer pipe]]


=Fuel System=
=Fuel System=
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*[[Diesel - Injection pumps|Injection pumps]]
*[[Diesel - Injection pumps|Injection pumps]]
*[[Diesel - Fuel system Tips and Tricks|Fuel system Tips and Tricks]]
*[[Diesel - Fuel system Tips and Tricks|Fuel system Tips and Tricks]]
*[[Diesel - Adding bulb pump primer and transparent fuel lines| Adding bulb pump primer and transparent fuel lines]]


==Petrol==
==Petrol==


*Common
*Common
**[[Petrol engines Fire warning|Fire warning - fuel lines, tank and filler]]
**[[Petrol engines Fire warning|#Fire warnings# - fuel lines, tank and filler]]
**[[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks|#Fuel leaks# - Aircooled]]


*Injection
*Injection
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*Carburrettor  
*Carburrettor  
**[[Fuel system - 1.9 Fuel hoses|Replacing 1.9 DG Fuel hoses]]
**[[Fuel system - Pierburg |Pierburg carbs]]
**[[Fuel system - Pierburg |Pierburg carbs]]
**[[Fuel system - 1.9 WBX stops intermittently|1.9 WBX stops intermittently]]
**[[Fuel system - 1.9 WBX stops intermittently|1.9 WBX stops intermittently]]
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**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Pierburg alternatives|Carburettor Pierburg alternatives]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Pierburg alternatives|Carburettor Pierburg alternatives]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Air leaks|Carb or manifold air-leaks]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Air leaks|Carb or manifold air-leaks]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Autochoke|Carb Autochoke setting]]
**[[Fuel system - Runs then dies|Runs then dies]]
**[http://archive.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36598& Intermitten but very annoying problem (blocked jet?)]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Clearing blocked jets|Clearing blocked jets]]


==Common==
==Common==
*[[Fuel system - Accelerator cable replacement|Acelerator cable replacement]]
*[[Fuel system - Accelerator cable replacement|Acelerator cable replacement]]
*[[Fuel System tank removal |Tank removal]]
*[[Fuel System tank removal |Tank removal]]
*[[Fuel system tank cleaning|Tank Cleaning]]
*[[Fuel system breather tanks|Breather tanks]]
*[[Fuel system breather tanks|Breather tanks]]
*[[Fuel System MPG|MPG]]
*[[Fuel economy unofficial|Fuel economy]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Problems|Filler/filling problems]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Problems|Filler/filling problems]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Cap|Filler/filler cap]]


== Alternative fuels ==
== Alternative fuels ==
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=Coolant and Heating=
=Coolant and Heating=
==Coolant==
==Cooling System==


* [[Coolant and Heating flashing red light on dash|Flashing red light on dash]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Flashing red light on dash|Flashing red low/overheating coolant light on dash]]
* [[Coolant and Heating recommended brands| Anti-freeze - Brands, specs, dilutions and quantities]]
* [[Coolant and Heating recommended brands|Anti-freeze - Brands, specs, dilutions and capacities]]
* [[Coolant and Heating front pipe leaks|Front pipe leaks]]
* [[Coolant and Heating front pipe leaks|Front pipe leaks]]
* [[Coolant and Heating main pipe leaks |Main pipe leaks]]
* [[Coolant and Heating main pipe leaks |Main pipe leaks]]
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* [[Coolant and Heating running temperatures|Running temperatures]]
* [[Coolant and Heating running temperatures|Running temperatures]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 1|Replacing original front-to-rear metal pipes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 1|Replacing original front-to-rear metal pipes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 2|Replacing water pump, thermostat and adjoining metal pipes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 2|Replacing water pump, thermostat and adjoining metal pipes - 2.1]]
 
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 3|Replacing water pump, thermostat and adjoining metal pipes - 1.9DG]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Instrumentation malfunction|Temp gauge and sender malfunctions]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Testing radiator fan |Testing radiator fan]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Oil cooling|Oil cooling]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Oil cooling|Oil cooling]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Header tank top and up tank|Header tank and top up tank]]


==Heating==
==Heating System==
* [[Coolant and Heating heater blower replacement|Heater blower replacement]]
* [[Coolant and Heating heater blower replacement|
* [[Heating - Insulating heater hoses|Insulating heater hoses]]
Hot & Cold Air Blower - Diagnosis, Removal, Replacement And Modifications]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Dash blower PWM upgrade|Dash blower PWM upgrade]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Air-cooled heating system|Air-cooled heating system]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Heater hoses|Heater hoses]]


*[http://www.type2.com/library/heat/heat-soundproof.html Excellent article on improving VW a/c insulation & heating system]


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= Gearbox Clutch CVJs Driveshafts (not Syncro front)=
= Gearbox Clutch CVJs Driveshafts (not Syncro front)=
==Automatic specific==
==Automatic specific==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Automatic recommended Oil|Recommended oil]]


==Manual specific==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Automatic General Info|Automatics - General Information]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs clutch slave replacement|clutch slave replacement]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Automatic Gearbox Oil|Gearbox oil checking/changing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints gear change reluctance| Gear change reluctance]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Automatic Gearbox Parts|Automatic gearbox - Parts and finding them]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Clutch pedal not disengaging|Clutch pedal not disengaging]]
 
==Manual gearbox specific==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Warnings|Gearbox ##Warnings##]]
 
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Clutch Pictures including release bearing|Clutch - pictures including release bearing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs clutch slave replacement|Clutch slave cylinder replacement]]
*[[Gearbox Cutch CVs - Clutch slave-cylinder|Clutch slave-cylinder and pipework]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Clutch pedal not disengaging|Clutch not disengaging]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Removing the clutch|Removing the clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Re-installing clutch|Re-installing clutch]]
 
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt1|Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt1]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt2|Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt2]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt3|Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt3]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Adjusting 4 speed change mechanism|Adjusting 4 speed change mechanism]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt1|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt1]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt2|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt2]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism - adjustments|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism - adjustments]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gear change reluctance|Gear change reluctance]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Sloppy gear change improving|Improving sloppy g/c & g/c part nos.]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Sloppy gear change improving|Improving sloppy g/c & g/c part nos.]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Gear selection process|Gear selection process]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Fitting Repair Kit_01|Gearlever pivot repair kit - fitting]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Fitting Repair Kit_01|Gearlever pivot repair kit - fitting]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gearchange images|Gearchange - Pictures and drawings]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gearchange images|Gearchange selection rod pictures and drawings]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Removing the clutch|Removing the clutch]]
 
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Re-installing clutch|Re-installing clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Short shifter|Short shifter gearchange kit]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Short shifter|Short shifter gearchange kit]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Transaxle Code|Transaxle Code]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Transaxle Code|Transaxle Code]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Diesel Uprated Clutch|Diesel Uprated Clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Diesel Uprated Clutch|Diesel Uprated Clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Diesel clutch change|Diesel clutch installation considerations]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gearbox type swap|Gearbox type swap (425 & 524)]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gearbox type swap|Gearbox type swap (425 & 524)]]
 
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Diesel Clutch Slave Bracket|Diesel Clutch Slave Bracket - Breakage]]
*[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=30903 80-90 thread on clutch slave cylinder pipes]
 
==Common==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints drain plug| Drain plug removal, emptying and filling ]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints drain plug| Drain plug removal, emptying and filling ]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints Gearbox oil|Gearbox oil]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints Gearbox oil|Gearbox oil]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints diagnosing|diagnosing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gearbox corrosion prevention]]
*[https://club80-90.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30903 80-90 thread on clutch slave cylinder pipes]
 
==Common gearbox i.e. automatic and manual==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints diagnosing|Diagnosing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Output shaft oil leak repair|Output shaft oil leaks repair]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Output shaft oil leak repair|Output shaft oil leaks repair]]
*[https://rjes.com/vw-bus-manual-gearbox-types/.html Link to RJES gearbox code chart]


==CV's and Driveshafts==
==CV's and Driveshafts==
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*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints repair|CV joints repair]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints repair|CV joints repair]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Driveshaft/CVJ condition check|Driveshaft/CVJ condition check]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Driveshaft/CVJ condition check|Driveshaft/CVJ condition check]]
*[http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm Relitech on CV joints]
 
*[http://www.type2.com/bartnik/cvjoints.htm Bartnik on CV joints]


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*Electrical System
*Electrical System
** [[VW Electrics fuse box|Main fuse box]]
** [[VW Electrics fuse box|Main fuse box]]
** [[VW Electrics main cables|Replacing - starter - battery - alternator cable]]
** [[VW Electrics battery to dash|Upgrading power connection to dash]]
** [[Vw Electrics rear lighting wire colours|Rear lighting wire colours]]
** [[VW Electrics Haynes wiring diagrams|Haynes wiring diagrams]]
** [[VW Electrics Haynes wiring diagrams|Haynes wiring diagrams]]
** [[VW Electrics Starter motor|Starter motor]]
** [[VW Electrics Starter motor|Starter motor]]
** [[VW Electrics Electric wing mirrors| Electric wing mirrors]]
** [[VW Electrics Diesel battery to starter cable|Diesel battery to starter cable]]
** [[VW Electrics Electric wing mirrors|Electric wing mirrors]]
** [[VW Electrics Wiring heated LT Mirrors|Wiring heated LT Mirrors]]
** [[VW Electrics Brake warning light|Brake warning light]]
** [[VW Electrics Windscreen Wipers|Windscreen wiper functions]]
** [[VW Electrics Round Headlight Upgrade|Round Headlight Upgrade]]
** [[VW Electrics Square Headlights|Square Headlights]]
** [[VW Electrics Headlight Adjustment|Headlight Adjustment]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternators|Alternators/Generators]]
** [[VW Electrics Ignition Coil|Ignition Coil]]
** [[VW Electrics Non working temperature and/or fuel gauges |Non working temperature and/or fuel gauges]]
** [[VW Electrics rewiring Dashboard multipin connector|Rewiring Dashboard multipin connector]]
** [[VW Electrics Dashboard multipin connector pinout |Dashboard multipin connector pinout]]
** [[VW Electrics Repairing Dashboard multipin connector|Repairing Dashboard multipin connector]]
** [[VW Electrics Changing Ignition Barrel|Changing Ignition Barrel]]
** [[VW Electrics Changing Ignition Switch|Changing Ignition Switch]]
** [[VW Electrics Understanding Components|Simple Guide to Electronic components]]


*Troubleshooting
*Troubleshooting
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** [[VW Electrics alternator checking|Alternator checking]]
** [[VW Electrics alternator checking|Alternator checking]]
** [[VW Electrics tracing battery discharging cause|Tracing battery discharging cause]]
** [[VW Electrics tracing battery discharging cause|Tracing battery discharging cause]]
** [http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf Some electrical testing procedures from Fluke]


*Upgrades and Modifications
*Upgrades and Modifications
** [[VW Electrics Fitting intermittent wipers|Intermittent wipers]]
** [[VW Electrics Fitting intermittent wipers|Intermittent wipers]]
** [[VW Electrics Upgrading headlights|Upgrading headlights]]
** [[VW Electrics Upgrading headlights|Upgrading headlights]]
** [[VW Electrics Round Headlights To Square|Round Headlights To Square]]
** [[VW Electrics Headlight warning buzzer|Headlight warning buzzer]]
** [[VW Electrics Headlight warning buzzer|Headlight warning buzzer]]
** [[VW Electrics Rear fog lights|Rear fog lights]]
** [[VW Electrics front fog lights|Front fog lights]]
** [[VW Electrics front fog lights|Front fog lights]]
** [[VW Electrics Heater control Illumination|Heater control illumination]]
** [[VW Electrics Heater control Illumination|Heater control illumination]]
** [[VW Electrics Dash Fan Control Upgrade|Dash Fan Control Upgrade)]]
** [[VW Electrics dash lights upgrade|Dash lights upgrade]]
** [[VW Electrics dash lights upgrade|Dash lights upgrade]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternator sizes|Alternator size formula & tutorial]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternator sizes|Alternator size formula & tutorial]]
** [[VW Electrics LED Number plate light|LED Number plate light]]
** [[VW Electrics LED Number plate light|LED Number plate light]]
** [[VW Electrics 12 volt live feed only when engine running|12 volt live feed only when engine running]]
** [[VW Electrics 12 volt live feed only when engine running|12 volt live feed only when engine running]]
** [[VW Electrics Stereo feed from both batteries|Stereo feed from both batteries]]
** [[VW Electrics Adding an independent or new horn|Adding an independent or new horn]]
** [[VW Electrics Smooth 12v/5v supply|Smooth 12v/5v supply]]


*Pictures, Diagrams, Lists
*Pictures, Diagrams, Lists
**[[Petrol engine wiring|Petrol Engine Wiring]]
**[[Diesel engine wiring|Diesel Engine Wiring]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternator 90 Amp Wiring|90 Amp Alternator Wiring]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternator 90 Amp Wiring|90 Amp Alternator Wiring]]


[http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf Some electrical testing procedures from Fluke]
*Petrol engine wiring
*Diesel engine wiring
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* [[Steering and Suspension springs | Springs]]
* [[Steering and Suspension springs | Springs]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Anti-roll bar| Anti-roll bar]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Anti-roll bar| Anti-roll bar]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing control arm bushes | Replacing control arm bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing wishbone bushes | Replacing wishbone bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing wishbone bushes | Replacing wishbone bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Seized top shock nut| Seized top shock nut]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Seized top shock nut| Seized top shock nut]]
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* [[Steering and suspension Lowering|Lowering]]
* [[Steering and suspension Lowering|Lowering]]
* [[Steering and suspension Radius-rod and bushes|Radius-rod and bushes]]
* [[Steering and suspension Radius-rod and bushes|Radius-rod and bushes]]
* [[Steering and suspension power steering|Power steering]]
* [[Steering and suspension power steering Universal Joint Replacement|power steering Universal Joint Replacement]]
* [[Steering and suspension Steering shaft joints|Steering shaft joints]]
* [[Steering and suspension Replacing shock absorbers|Replacing shock absorbers (with Sachs HD)]]
* [[Steering and suspension replace steering rack boot|replace steering rack boot]]
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*[[Wheels and Tyres - Nut/Bolt Torques|Torques for wheel nuts or bolts]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres - Nut/Bolt Torques|Torques for wheel nuts or bolts]]
*[[Wheels and tyres Wheel offset (ET)|Wheel offset (ET) explained ]]
*[[Wheels and tyres Wheel offset (ET)|Wheel offset (ET) explained ]]
*[[Wheels and tyres - Speedometer Cable|Speedometer Cable]]
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=Brakes=
=Brakes=
*[[Brakes front caliper replacement|front caliper replacement]]
*[[Brakes brake pipe parts| Brake pipe parts]]
*[[Brakes brake pipe parts| Brake pipe parts]]
*[[Brakes Rear Backplate| Rear Backplate]]
*[[Brakes Rear Backplate| Rear Backplate]]
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*[[Brakes Bleeding brake system| Bleeding brake system]]
*[[Brakes Bleeding brake system| Bleeding brake system]]
*[[Brakes Bleeding nipples| Bleeding nipples]]
*[[Brakes Bleeding nipples| Bleeding nipples]]
 
*[[Brakes Front handbrake cable| Front handbrake cable]]
*[[Brakes Rear handbrake cables| Rear handbrake cables]]
*[[Brakes poor brake performance diagnostics| poor brake performance diagnostics]]
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= Body Work, Chassis and Glass =
= Body Work, Chassis and Glass =
*Leaks
**[[Bodywork and Glass Leaking windscreen|Leaking windscreen]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Footwell leaks| Foot-well leaks]]
**[[T25 Media Library dripping air vent| Dripping air vent syndrome]]


*Painting your van
==Painting your van==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Painting |Painting - General]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Painting |Painting - General]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Roller painting |Paint your van for £50]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Roller painting |Rollering Rustoleum - Paint your van for £50]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Window removal and refitting|Window removal and refitting]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Window removal and refitting|Window removal and refitting]]


*Doors
==Windscreen==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Doors locks|Door locks]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Windscreen Removing|Removing windscreen]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Windscreen re-fitting|Windscreen re-fitting]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Leaking windscreen|Leaking windscreen]]
http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fitting-vw-t25-vanagon-t3-windscreen/
 
==Doors==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Doors locks|Door locks and keys]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Tailgate lock|Tailgate lock]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Sliding Door and Parts|Sliding Door and parts]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Sliding Door and Parts|Sliding Door and parts]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Door seals|Door seals]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Door seals|Door seals]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Guide to fitting Cab Door seals|Guide to fitting Cab Door seals]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Window scrapers |Window scrapers]]
==Leaks==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Leaking windscreen|Leaking windscreen]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Footwell leaks| Foot-well leaks]]
**[[T25 Media Library dripping air vent| Dripping air vent syndrome]]
==Insulation==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Insulation|Insulation]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Insulation|Insulation]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Window scrapers |Window scrapers]]


==Parts==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Parts|Pictures of parts]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Parts DIY|Pictures of DIY parts]]
==Rust==
===General Information===


*Rust
**[[Bodywork and Glass - Rust|Rust and some treatments]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass - Rust|Rust and some treatments]]
**[[Areas that rust - General|General list of areas that rust]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass - Rust - Elecrolytic de-rusting|Electrolytic de-rusting of parts]]
**[[Techniques - Digicam inspection|Internal section inspection method e.g. for rust]]


** Areas that rust
===Specific areas (details, photos, articles, etc)===


***[[Areas that rust - General|General list]]
**[[Areas that rust - Kitchen panel|Kitchen/fridge body side panel]]  
***[[Areas that rust - Kitchen panel|Kitchen/fridge body side panel]]  
**[[Areas that rust - Snorkel box|Snorkel box]]
***[[Areas that rust - Snorkel box|Snorkel box]]
**[[Areas that rust - Rear chassis|Rear chassis]]
***[[Areas that rust - Rear cross-member|Rear cross-member]]
**[[Areas that rust - Rear cross-member|Rear cross-member and repair]]
***[[Areas that rust - Front bumper valance|Front bumper valance]]
**[[Areas that rust - Front bumper valance|Front bumper valance]]
***[[Areas that rust - Cab step|Cab steps]]
**[[Areas that rust - Front panel lower|Front panel lower]]
***[[Areas that rust - Inner Sills|Inner Sills]]
**[[Areas that rust - Cab step|Cab steps]]
***[[Areas that rust - Front jacking points|Front jacking points]]
**[[Areas that rust - Inner Sills|Inner Sills]]
**[[Areas that rust - Floor sliding door side|Floor - sliding door side]]
**[[Areas that rust - Front jacking points|Front jacking points]]
**[[Areas that rust - Behind VW underseal|Behind VW underseal]]
**[[Areas that rust - Front seat-belt anchors|Seat-belt anchor plates (front)]]
**[[Areas that rust - Bodypanels rear|Rear wing bodypanels]]
**[[Areas that rust - Offside outer sill|Offside (kitchen) outer sill & panel]]
**[[Areas that rust - Window frames|Window frame rust repair]]
**[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=126173 Seriously rusty van repairs - shows many areas exposed - excellent photo journal]
 
===Other relevant information===
 
**[[Bodywork and Glass - Storage|Storage and over-wintering]]
**[[Techniques - Welding|Techniques - Welding]]
**[[General Homemade Chassis cleaning tools|Chassis Cleaning Tools]]


*[[Bodywork and Glass - Storage|Storage and over-wintering]]
*[[Techniques - Welding|Techniques - Welding]]
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* [[Body Accessories Exterior indicator screws|Indicator screws]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior indicator screws|Indicator screws]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior Regulations|Regulations]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior Regulations|Regulations]]
* [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/georgina_shaun/T3_website/spoiler_fitting.html Fitting a spoiler]
* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/207546/V796.pdf Rules on number plates]


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==Seatbelts==
==Seatbelts==
*[[Interior non camping fitting rear 3 point belts|Fitting rear 3 point belts]]
*[[Interior non camping fitting rear 3 point belts|Fitting rear 3 point belts]]
*[[Interior non camping seatbelt legality|seatbelt legality]]
*[[Interior non camping seatbelt legality|Seatbelt legality]]


==Seats==
==Seats==
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*[[Interior non camping Caravelle seat arms|Caravelle seat arms]]
*[[Interior non camping Caravelle seat arms|Caravelle seat arms]]
*[[Interior non camping alternative front seats|Alternative front seats]]
*[[Interior non camping alternative front seats|Alternative front seats]]
*[[Headrest fitting to rear seats]]
*[[Interior non camping Headrest fitting to rear seats|Headrests - Fitting to rear seats]]
*[[Interior non camping Headrest removing|Headrests - Removing]]


==Headlining/ interior panels==
==Headlining/ interior panels==
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*[[Interior non camping Dashboard removal| Dashboard removal]]
*[[Interior non camping Dashboard removal| Dashboard removal]]
*[[Interior non camping Dash tidy bracket| Dash tidy bracket]]
*[[Interior non camping Dash tidy bracket| Dash tidy bracket]]
==Tailgate==
*[[Interior non camping Tailgate strut lock| Tailgate strut lock (when bike rack fitted)]]
*[[Interior non camping Tailgate Interior latch opening| Tailgate - Interior latch opening]]
==Multimedia==
*[[Interior non camping stereo fitting| Stereo fitting]]


==Other==
==Other==
*[[Interior non camping tailgate strut lock| Tailgate strut lock (when bike rack fitted)]]
*[[Interior non camping stereo fitting| Stereo fitting]]


= Camping Interior =


==Cupboards, beds, roofs, windows etc==
= Campers =
 
==Camping Interior Cupboards, beds, etc==
 


* [[Camping Interior safety| Safety]]
* [[Camping Interior safety| Safety]]
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* [[Camping Interior self build|Self build/repair/install, several pages here!]]
* [[Camping Interior self build|Self build/repair/install, several pages here!]]
* [[Camping Interior Cab bunk|Cab bunk]]
* [[Camping Interior Cab bunk|Cab bunk]]
* [[Camping Interior rear hatch ventilation|Rear hatch ventilation]]
* [[Camping Interior Removing units|Removing units]]
* [[Camping Interior Useful Westfalia specific sites|Useful Westfalia specific sites]]


==Electrical==
==Electrical==
* [[Camping Interior Conversion specs and brochers|Conversion specs and brochures]]
* [[Camping Interior - Electrical Safety|Electrical Standards & Safety]]
* [[Camping Interior Westfalia leisure battery charging|Westfalia leisure battery charging]]
* Conversion specific electrical wiring diagrams
**[[Camping Interior Conversion specific electrical wiring diagrams Holdsworth Villa| Holdsworth Villa]]
* [[Camping Interior Fitting a split charger|Fitting a split charger]]
* [[Camping Interior Fitting a split charger|Fitting a split charger]]
**[[Camping Interior Heavy duty charging|Heavy duty charging]]
**[[Camping Interior Heavy duty charging|Heavy duty charging]]
* [[Camping Interior TV Installation|Installing a TV]]
* [[Camping Interior Hookup Schemes|Mains Hookup - Schemes and Safety]]
* [[Camping interior Solar power charging systems|Solar power charging systems]]
* [[Camping interior Solar panel fitted to a tintop|Solar panel fitted to a tintop]]
* [[Camping interior Facts about Auxiliary batteries|Facts about auxiliary batteries]]  
* [[Camping interior Facts about Auxiliary batteries|Facts about auxiliary batteries]]  
* [[Camping Interior Leisure batteries that fit|Leisure batteries FAQ (inluding those that fit) ]]
* [[Camping Interior Leisure batteries that fit|Leisure batteries FAQ (inluding those that fit) ]]
* [[Camping Interior Zig Units| Zig units]]
* [[Camping Interior Leisure battery removal from under swivel seat|Leisure battery removal from under swivel seat]]
* [[Camping Interior Wiring radio to leisure battery| Wiring radio to leisure battery]]
* [[Camping Interior Zig Units|Zig units]]
* [[Camping Interior lighting|lighting]]
* [[Camping Interior Wiring radio to leisure battery|Wiring radio to leisure battery]]
* [[Camping Interior Rock and roll bed hinges|Rock and roll bed hinges]]
* [[Camping Interior lighting|Lighting]]
 
* [[Camping Interior Inverter efficiency |Inverter efficiency]]
* [[Camping Interior Inverter efficiency |Inverter efficiency]]
* [[Camping Interior Towing connections|Towing connections]]
* [[Camping Interior Towing connections|Towing connections]]
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*[[Camping Interior Eberspacher|Eberspacher]]
*[[Camping Interior Eberspacher|Eberspacher]]
*[[Camping Interior Propex|Propex]]
*[[Camping Interior Propex|Propex]]
*[[Camping Interior Webasto|Webasto]]
*[[Camping Interior Other camping heating|Other camping heating]]
*[[Camping Interior Other camping heating|Other camping heating]]
*[[Camping Interior Insulation|Insulation]]


==Refrigeration==
==Refrigeration==
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* [[Camping Interior fridge safety/fridge safety|Fridge safety]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge safety/fridge safety|Fridge safety]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge Manuals/fridge Manuals|Fridge Manuals]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge Manuals/fridge Manuals|Fridge Manuals]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge removal|fridge removal]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge removal|Fridge removal]]
* [[Camping interior fridge servicing/Maintenance|Fridge servicing & maintenance]]


==Cooking==
==Cooking==
* [[Camping Interior Cooking|Recipes]]
* [[Camping Interior Cooking|Cooking suggestions and recipes]]
* [[Camping Interior Gas|Calor Gas facts]]
* [[Camping Interior Gas|Calor Gas facts]]


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= Campers =
==Camping Exterior Campers exterior ,roofs, windows, skylights, awnings etc==
 
* [[Camping Exterior Westfalia|Westfalia]]
==Exterior==
* [[Camping Exterior Fitting devon roof|Fitting Devon roof]]
* [[Camping Exterior Fitting devon roof|Fitting Devon roof]]
* [[Camping Exterior Fitting pop-top|Fitting a pop-top]]
* [[Camping Exterior Fitting pop-top|Fitting a pop-top]]
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* [[Camping Exterior |Awnings review]]
* [[Camping Exterior |Awnings review]]
* [[Camping Exterior stop the drip |Stop the drip]]
* [[Camping Exterior stop the drip |Stop the drip]]
* [[Camping Exterior Hightop side windows |Hightop side windows]]


* [[Body work and glass - Storage|Storage and over-wintering]]
* [[Body work and glass - Storage|Storage and over-wintering]]
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*[http://www.camperinterior.co.uk/index.html Camper Interior website, a photo feast... Take a look!]
*[http://www.camperinterior.co.uk/index.html Camper Interior website, a photo feast... Take a look!]
*[[Danbury - Instruction Manual for Volkswagen Transporter (1981)|Danbury Instruction Manual for Volkswagen Transporter (1981)]]
*[[Danbury - Instruction Manual for Volkswagen Transporter (1981)|Danbury Instruction Manual for Volkswagen Transporter (1981)]]
*[http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/herman/ Herman the German (Westfalia Joker) - lots here incl. interior shots and brochure pics]
*[http://www.80-90.co.uk/techhelp/pdfs/Westy.PDF Westy camper plans in pdf format (German) - Thanks to Aberdeenbus]


==Karmann Coachbuilts==
==Karmann Coachbuilts==


[http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/gipsy/ Karmann Coachbuilts Website]
[http://www.vwcampervanblog.com/the-rare-volkswagen-karmann-coachbuilt-camper-van/ The rare Karmann coachbuilt camper van]
 
[http://www.karmann-coachbuilts.com/ Volkswagen Karmann Coachbuilts Club]


==Campsites==
==Campsites==
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= Syncro =
= Syncro =
*[[Syncro links page | Syncro links page]]
*[[Syncro links page| Syncro links page]]
 
 




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==Useful Data==
==Useful Data==


*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw Types of screw fixings]
*[[General Fasteners|Fasteners and fastener types]]
 
*[[General Fastener Materials|Fastener materials & selection]]
*[[General Fastener Materials|Fastener materials & selection]]
*[[General Torques|Torques]]
*[[General Torques|Torques]]
*[[General ISO Metric threads| ISO Metric threads, spanner and tapping drill sizes]]
*[[General ISO Metric threads| ISO Metric threads, spanner and tapping drill sizes]]
*[[general list of nut sizes and torques|List of nut sizes and torques]]
*[[general list of nut sizes and torques|List of nut sizes and torques]]
*[[General VIN codes - decyphering|VIN codes - decyphering]]
*[[General VIN codes - decyphering|VIN codes - decyphering]]
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*[[General Tyre pressure calc|Tyre pressures - Generic formula]]
*[[General Tyre pressure calc|Tyre pressures - Generic formula]]


[http://www.boltscience.com/pages/convert.htm Torque converter]
* [http://www.boltscience.com/pages/convert.htm Torque converter]
* [http://www.green-oval.com/data/zeus.pdf Zeus tables in pdf format (16.3 Mb)]
 
* [http://www.shender4.com/thread_chart.htm Std. Imperial thread data (US source)]


==Tools/Sundries/Techniques==
==Tools/Sundries/Safety equipment==


===Tools===
===Tools===
*[[General Torque Wrench|Torque Wrench]]
*[[General Rear Brake Adjuster Tool|Brake adjuster tool for rear brakes]]
*[[General Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic |Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic]]
*[[General Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic |Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic]]
*[[General Thread Taps and Dies|Thread Tap and Die Set]]
*[[General Thread Taps and Dies|Thread Tap and Die Set]]
*[[General Screw/bolt punch|Bolt/Nut punch (drift)]]
*[[General Screw/bolt punch|Screw/Bolt/Nut punch (drift)]]
*[[General Impact Screwdriver|Impact Screwdriver]]
*[[General Screw extractors|Screw extractors (easiouts)]]
*[[General EMPI Rear hub nut spanner|EMPI Rear hub nut spanner]]
*[[General EMPI Rear hub nut spanner|EMPI Rear hub nut spanner]]
*[[General Engineering Scrapers|Engineering scrapers]]
*[[General Engineering Scrapers|Engineering scrapers]]
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*[[General Welding equipment|Welding equipment]]
*[[General Welding equipment|Welding equipment]]
*[[General Spot Blaster|Hobby spot-blaster]]
*[[General Spot Blaster|Hobby spot-blaster]]
*[[General Glow-plug spanner|Glow-plug spanner]]
*[[General Glow-plug spanner|Diesel glow-plug removal spanner]]
*[[General Shelter-tent workshop|Shelter-tent workshop]]
*[[General Shelter-tent workshop|Shelter-tent workshop]]
*[[General QMAX hole punch|QMAX hole punch]]
*[[General QMAX hole punch|QMAX hole punch]]
*[[General Pipe spanners|Pipe spanners/hydraulics ring spanners/split jaw spanners]]
*[[General Underseal chisel|Underseal chisel]]
*[[General Cleco pins|Cleco (Avdel)locating pins]]
*[[General Stainless Wire Brush|Stainless Wire Brushes]]
*[[General Chain wrench|Chain-wrench/Strap wrench/Pipe wrench]]
*[[General Belt finger sander|Belt (finger) sander {powerfile)]]
*[[General HD vacuum cleaner|HD (or industrial) workshop vacuum cleaner]]
*[[General Joggler|Sheet-metal joggler tool]]
*[[General Battery Chargers|Battery chargers]]


===Home made tools===
===Home made tools===
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*[[General Homemade brake bleed pressure device|Brake bleed pressure device]]
*[[General Homemade brake bleed pressure device|Brake bleed pressure device]]
*[[General Homemade working light|Cheap working light for inaccessible areas]]
*[[General Homemade working light|Cheap working light for inaccessible areas]]
*[[General Homemade Chassis cleaning tools|Chassis cleaning tools]]
*[[General Homemade Welding clamp deep - Improvised|Improvised deep-reach welding clamp]]
*[[General Homemade Welding clamp deep - Home-made|Home-made deep-reach G-clamp]]
*[[General Homemade Soda Blaster attachment for carb cleaning - Home-made|Soda Blaster attachment for carb cleaning]]
*[[General Homemade Emergency Welders|Emergency Welders]]


===Sundries===
===Sundries===
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*[[General Anti-corrosion paint|Weld-thru Zinc spray]]
*[[General Anti-corrosion paint|Weld-thru Zinc spray]]
*[[General Rust-busters|Rust-busters and penetrating oils]]
*[[General Rust-busters|Rust-busters and penetrating oils]]
*[[General EZGrip|EZ-Grip fastener head friction drops]]
*[[General Dinitrol Rust-off|Dinitrol (RC900) Rust-off primer (optional Chassis Black overcoating)]]
*[[General Rustoleum paint|Rustoleum Combi-colour paint]]
===Safety equipment and H&S usage cautions===
Safety, Safely & Sagely.
*[[General Face mask|Goggles & full-face masks (grinding)]]
*[[General Welding masks|Goggles & full-face masks (welding)]]
*[[General Angle Grinder Safety|Angle Grinder - Cautions]]
*[[General Hi-lift Jack Safety|Hi-lift jacks - Safety]]
*[[General - H&S Drilling|Drilling - Safety]]


==Techniques==
==Techniques==
*[[Techniques - Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts|Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts]]
*[[Techniques - Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts|Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts]]
*[[Techniques - Removing rusty screws|Removing rusty screws]]
*[[Techniques - Loosening rear hub nut|Loosening (46mm) rear-hub castle-nut]]
*[[Techniques - Annealing dural sheet/plate|Annealing dural sheet]]
*[[Techniques - Annealing dural sheet/plate|Annealing dural sheet]]
*[[Techniques - Cleaning/Trueing mating faces|Cleaning/Trueing mating faces]]
*[[Techniques - Cleaning/Trueing mating faces|Cleaning/Trueing mating faces]]
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*[[Techniques - Welding|Welding and brazing]]
*[[Techniques - Welding|Welding and brazing]]
*[[Techniques - Bleeding brakes/clutches|Bleeding hydraulic brakes and clutches]]
*[[Techniques - Bleeding brakes/clutches|Bleeding hydraulic brakes and clutches]]
*[[Techniques - Removing rusty screws|Removing rusty screws]]
*[[Techniques - Soldering wires|Soldering wires]]  
*[[Techniques - Soldering wires|Soldering wires]]  
*[[Techniques - Compression testing|Compression testing]]
*[[Techniques - Compression testing|Compression testing]]
*[[Techniques - Removing rust|Removing rust (from components)]]
*[[Techniques - Removing rust|Removing rust using vinegar (from small components)]]
*[[Techniques - Digicam inspection|Handy method for inspecting inside sills/sections etc]]  


*[http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf Some electrical testing procedures from Fluke]
*[http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf Some electrical testing procedures from Fluke]
*[http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html Hydraulic lifters]
*[http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html Hydraulic lifters]
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*[[Bodywork and Glass - Rust - Elecrolytic de-rusting]]
*[[General Joggler| Joggling (stepping) panels for seam joins]]
 
*[[Techniques - Sheet steel fabrication|Sheet steel fabrication]]
 
*[[Techniques - CB radio installation and aerial tuning|CB radio installations and aerial tuning]]
 
==Technical Information - non vehicle specific ==
 
===Electrical===
 
===Mechanical===
 
===Other===
 
==Featured Parts==
 
*[[Parts - Bodywork - Seatbelt anchor plates|Seatbelt anchor nut plates]]
 
*[[Parts - Turbo pipework - Murray aviation hose clamp|Murray aviation hose clamp]]


= Insurance =
= Insurance =
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*[[Insurance Non Stock engine and modified|Non stock engine and modified]]
*[[Insurance Non Stock engine and modified|Non stock engine and modified]]
*[[Insurance LPG|LPG]]
*[[Insurance LPG|LPG]]
 
*[[Insurance Postcode rating|Postocde rating]]
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= Breakdown =
= Breakdown =


 
*[[breakdown ADAC|ADAC (Deutsche AA)]]
*[[ breakdown ADAC| ADAC ]]
*[[breakdown Adrian Flux|Adrian Flux]]
*[[ breakdown Adrian Flux|Adrian Flux ]]
*[[breakdown AA|AA]]
*[[breakdown AA|AA]]
*[[breakdown Freeway(Glynwood)|Freeway(Glynwood)]]
*[[breakdown Freeway (Via Glynwood insurance)|Freeway (Via Glynwood insurance)]]
*[[breakdown CIS|CIS (Co-Op Insurance Services)]]
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**[[T25 Media Library camper Conversions| Camper conversions]]
**[[T25 Media Library camper Conversions| Camper conversions]]


*Please of your pictures of hard to get to places and bits you dont normally see
*Pictures of hard to get to places and bits you don't normally see (also see Rust and Interiors)
**[[T25 Media Library Interior stripped| Interior parts]]
**[[T25 Media Library Interior stripped| Interior parts]]
**[[T25 Media Library Exterior Stripped| Exterior Parts]]
**[[T25 Media Library Exterior Stripped| Exterior Parts]]
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**[[T25 Media Library Suspension| Suspension]]
**[[T25 Media Library Suspension| Suspension]]
**[[T25 Media Library dripping air vent| Dripping air vent syndrome]]
**[[T25 Media Library dripping air vent| Dripping air vent syndrome]]
**[[T25 Media Library 80-90 films| 80-90 films]]
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=T25 Camper Manuals, VW manuals, Specifications, Literature, Magazine Articles,=
=T25 Camper Manuals, VW manuals, Specifications, Literature, Magazine Articles,=
*[http://vwpix.terlinden.com/index_en.htm Almost every brochure and manual]
*[http://www.vanagonauts.com/2.1L-Vanagon-Specs234.htm List of torques and specifications, fluids etc ]
*[http://web.mac.com/gbotter/Club_del_Maggiolino_di_Treviso/VW_Camper_T3_A.html Lots of original brochures on an Italian website]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature camper manuals|Camper manuals /Autosleeper Trident/ Autohomes]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature camper manuals|Camper manuals /Autosleeper Trident/ Autohomes]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature weight measurments| Specifications/towing/weights]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature weight measurments| Specifications/towing/weights/dimensions]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature VW manuals| VW manuals]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature VW manuals| VW manuals]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature VW manuals Technical books| Technical books Haynes etc]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature brouchers|Brochures]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature brouchers|Brochures]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature magazine articles|Magazine articles]]  
*[[Scanned T25 Literature magazine articles|Magazine articles]]  
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*[[Scanned T25 Literature Origami|Origami]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature Origami|Origami]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature Manuals|Where to get manuals]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature Manuals|Where to get manuals]]
*[http://www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php M-Code M-Plate decipher website]
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= Internet Links - Parts supply and Other relevant websites =
=Links & Addresses (Parts, sundries & other useful websites) =


==Parts Suppliers/Traders==
==Parts & sundry Suppliers/Traders==
*[[Internet Links New Parts suppliers|Parts and sundry supplies]]
*[[Internet Links New Parts suppliers|Parts and sundry supplies]]
*[[Internet Links 2nd Hand Parts suppliers and breakers|2nd hand parts suppliers and breakers]]
*[[Internet Links 2nd Hand Parts suppliers and breakers|2nd hand parts suppliers and breakers]]
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*[http://www.dubdoctors.com/  http://www.dubdoctors.com/]
*[http://www.dubdoctors.com/  http://www.dubdoctors.com/]
   
   
Suppliers feedback gleaned from the forum.
===Suppliers feedback gleaned from the forum===
 
*[[Elite VW]]
 
=Internet links - Other relevant websites=


[[Elite VW]]


==Internet links==


*[[Internet Links non vw related helpful site links| Non VW related helpful site links]]
*[[Internet Links non vw related helpful site links| Non VW related helpful site links]]


*[http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm | MOT testers manual in depth, you can download the manual opens as a PDF]
*[http://www.motuk.co.uk/images/Special%20Notice%2009-11.pdf | MOT changes for 2012 opens as a PDF]
*[http://www.bradtech.ltd.uk/ |Thetford portaloo spares]
*[http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/gipsy/ Karmann Coachbuilts Website]
*[http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/gipsy/ Karmann Coachbuilts Website]
*[http://www.jigrah.co.uk/mhpark/Default.htm Hightop-friendly carparks]
*[http://www.jigrah.co.uk/mhpark/Default.htm Hightop-friendly carparks]
*[[Internet Links other t25 and vanagon resources|Other T25 and vanagon resources]]
*[[Internet Links other T25 and vanagon resources|Other useful T25 and vanagon tech resources]]
*[[Internet Links other VW websites|Other VW websites]]
*[[Internet Links other VW websites|Other VW websites]]
*[[Internet Links Club suppliers|Club supplier contacts]]
*[[Internet Links Club suppliers|Club suppliers]]


*[[Westy jokers]]
*[[Westy jokers]]
*[http://www.type2.com/library/heat/heat-soundproof.html Heat Rust and Noise in VWs (That famous Bulley-Hewlett article)]
*[[Dometic Refrigerators]]  
*[[Dometic Refrigerators]]  
*[http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp MOT advisories online]
*[http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp MOT advisories online]
*[[Internet Links Stolen Vehicle registers|Internet Links Stolen Vehicle registers]]
*[[Internet Links Stolen Vehicle registers|Stolen Vehicle registers]]
*[http://www.camperinterior.co.uk/index.html Camper Interior website, a photo feast... Take a look!]
*[http://www.camperinterior.co.uk/index.html Camper Interior website, a photo feast... Take a look!]
*[http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1994/ukpga_19940033_en_8#pt5-pb1 Criminal justice act Part V relating to trespass powers to remove, may have a relevance to overnight camping]
*[http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1994/ukpga_19940033_en_8#pt5-pb1 Criminal justice act Part V relating to trespass powers to remove, may have a relevance to overnight camping]
*[http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/herman/ Herman the German (Westfalia Joker) - lots here incl. interior shots and brochure pics]
*[http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/herman/ Herman the German (Westfalia Joker) - lots here incl. interior shots and brochure pics] site not active march20111
*[http://www.vwpix.org/eng/ VWPix, Boltze & Co's VW brochure site]
*[http://www.vwpix.org/eng/ VWPix, Boltze & Co's VW brochure site]
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*[http://sbmcc.co.uk/forum/ SBMCC (Self-build Motor Caravanners Club]
 
*[http://www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php?lang=EN M-Code decoder website(Bottom right, 1979~1991 T3)]


=Misc tips, tricks and info...(including posting pictures)=
=Misc tips, tricks and info...(including posting pictures)=
==Computer==
==Computer==
[http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/gis/latlon.html Latitude and longtitude format converter]
[http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/gis/latlon.html Latitude and longtitude format converter]
[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robertj.green/T25/Knowledge%20base/GSF-POI/ GSF POI for Tom Tom sat nav]
[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robertj.green/T25/Knowledge%20base/GSF-POI/ GSF POI for Tom Tom sat nav]


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*[[Misc tips and tricks - How to resize images| How to resize images.]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks - How to resize images| How to resize images.]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks installing Firefox|Installing Firefox]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks installing Firefox|Installing Firefox]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks - Joining the Waze Group|Joining the 80-90 Waze Nav App Group]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks - Windows PC - Fixing problems|Windows PC - Fixing Problems]]


==Parts Acquisition==
==Parts Acquisition==


*[[Parts Acquisition - Main Dealer|Buying parts from main dealer]]
*[[Parts Acquisition - Main Dealer|Buying VW parts (UK, Germany and SA]]
*[[Parts Acquisition - Non-Main Dealer|Buying parts from other suppliers - warning]]
*[[Parts Acquisition - Non-Main Dealer|Buying parts from other suppliers - Warning]]
*[[Parts - Non-VW Parts|Non VW parts]]
*[[Parts - Non-VW Parts|Non VW parts]]


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==Fuel Economy==
==Fuel Economy==
*[[Fuel economy unofficial|Fuel economy (club members feedback)]]
*[[Fuel economy unofficial|Fuel economy]]
 


==Performance; Power; Dyno results==
*[[Performance - Dyno results|Dynamometer test results]]
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==General==
==General==
[[Garages General Recommended|Recommended general garages]]
[[Garages General Recommended|Recommended general garages]]
[[Garages recomended Non UK|Garages recomended Non UK]]
==Services==
[[Services Recommended|Recommended Services]]
=Health & Safety=
==Common workshop dangers==
*[[H&S Dangerous Gases|Highly Dangerous Gases from common workshop sundries]]
*Safety equipment and H&S usage cautions (From Tools, Techniques & Sundries)
**[[General Face mask|Goggles & full-face masks (grinding)]]
**[[General Welding masks|Goggles & full-face masks (welding)]]
**[[General Angle Grinder Safety|Angle Grinder - Cautions]]
**[[General - H&S Drilling|Drilling - Safety]]
**[[General Battery charging Hydrogen gas explosion warnings]]
*Safety - Driving -Roadside repairs - Off-road etc
**[[General Hi-lift Jack Safety|Hi-lift jacks - Safety]]

Latest revision as of 14:48, 1 February 2025

Welcome to a VW-Tech, the wiki technical archive of the Club 80-90 website.



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Club 80-90 Wiki History

Started in around 2005 after we moved from an older bulletin board that had been outgrown by the size of the club. A group of long standing club members decided to retain some of the helpful information on the technical pages that would otherwise get lost as the forum was pruned from time to time. Some of the information is basic vehicle mechanics for those that are just starting out. Some is advanced that you will need an extensive toolset to achieve. Some of it you could find in a Hayne's or Bentley manual and sometimes there are fixes that have not been documented and issues that VW had no repair as these vehicles have long since lasted beyond the working life that VW intended them to achieve. This is a collection of postings on 80-90 over the years and has grown to quite a size, some by professional mechanics and some by novices and all levels of knowledge in between. Ultimately it is to be used along side other forums and manuals to give you another viewpoint on how to solve or fix a problem, but usually with a real persons perspective and photographs to help out. It is not meant to be gospel and it is a living work in progress, articles and advice may change as knowledge grows over time. It may be contradictory in parts as different people have different ideas on the best way to perform a procedure. You may need to use some gut instinct and common sense to tell you which way to proceed, there may be a way to do something which hasn't been thought of, or they may be incorrect information which is out of date. The two main wiki editors are HarryMann and Hacksawbob (usernames on Club 80-90) Send a private message to them if you spot something that needs changing. If you have something to add write it up in the Club 80-90 Technical section in the appropriate section and PM an editor to make them aware of it.

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New or Prospective Owner?

* Warnings - Must Read *

Guides

Tips and tricks and basic servicing

For Maintenance Bulletins look in Misc Tips and Tips

Engines

Petrol engines (Watercooled)

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1.9L DG engine (with LPG system)

Petrol Engines (Aircooled)

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A CU aircooled engine


Petrol specific engine Faults/repairs/maintenance

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Diesel engines

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All engine faults/repairs/maintenance

Exhausts

Fuel System

Diesel

Petrol

Common

Alternative fuels


Coolant and Heating

Cooling System

Heating System

Gearbox Clutch CVJs Driveshafts (not Syncro front)

Automatic specific

Manual gearbox specific

Common gearbox i.e. automatic and manual

CV's and Driveshafts


VW Electrics (not camper interior specific)


Steering and Suspension

Wheels and Tyres (not Syncro)

Brakes

Body Work, Chassis and Glass

Painting your van

Windscreen

http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fitting-vw-t25-vanagon-t3-windscreen/

Doors

Leaks

Insulation

Parts

Rust

General Information

Specific areas (details, photos, articles, etc)

Other relevant information

Body Accessories Exterior


Interior (non camping)

Seatbelts

Seats

Headlining/ interior panels

Cab Door Armrests

Dashboard

Tailgate

Multimedia

Other

Campers

Camping Interior Cupboards, beds, etc

Electrical

Heating

Refrigeration

Cooking

Flooring

Gas

Camping Exterior Campers exterior ,roofs, windows, skylights, awnings etc


Conversions

Karmann Coachbuilts

The rare Karmann coachbuilt camper van

Volkswagen Karmann Coachbuilts Club

Campsites

Touring/Camping outside UK

Syncro



T25 Alternative Engine


General - Techniques, Tools and Tips

Useful Data

Tools/Sundries/Safety equipment

Tools

Home made tools

Sundries

Safety equipment and H&S usage cautions

Safety, Safely & Sagely.

Techniques

Technical Information - non vehicle specific

Electrical

Mechanical

Other

Featured Parts

Insurance

Breakdown

T25 Media Library

T25 Camper Manuals, VW manuals, Specifications, Literature, Magazine Articles,

Links & Addresses (Parts, sundries & other useful websites)

Parts & sundry Suppliers/Traders

Suppliers feedback gleaned from the forum

Internet links - Other relevant websites

Misc tips, tricks and info...(including posting pictures)

Computer

Latitude and longtitude format converter

GSF POI for Tom Tom sat nav

Parts Acquisition

Maintenance Bulletins

Fuel Economy


Performance; Power; Dyno results

Prices

campervan prices

Garages, Workshops and services

T25

T25 specific garages

General

Recommended general garages

Garages recomended Non UK

Services

Recommended Services

Health & Safety

Common workshop dangers

  • Safety equipment and H&S usage cautions (From Tools, Techniques & Sundries)
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