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Hi People. I took my Westfalia pop up bar mechanism off this weekend and fixed it.The Horizontal bar had worn through on both sides(not very thick steel tube). I got some thicker steel tube,but smaller diameter  and pushed that into existing horizontal bar at both ends pass the nut&bolt hole.Dri...

Hi There. Just to let everyone know I changed the relay on the A pillar above my bullet fuses(the small one) and now I have both speeds on my radiator fan.It was difficult to get to because of all my old wires which over time have stiffened up plus dash board in the way.But now all good ,thank you f...

Hi. Yes my AAZ is the same with the early opening thermostat and oil cooler at the front from Brickwerks but last summer when it was hot outside the temperature gauge went really high when I was stuck in a jam for half hour. Then last week in the MOT for 45 mins on tick over ,when I returned to the ...

Hi Aidan.
Thank you for your help.
I’ve ordered some relays from Brickwerks and will let you know what I find.
Cheers

Hi There everyone. I wonder if someone can me work out why my fan only works on low speed when I bridge the wires on the temperature sensor switch which is two speed.No power on high speed at electrical switch 3pin plug. My van is a diesel and went to MOT last week and after 45 mins still no fan kic...

Hi all.
Ive pushed the boat out and gone for it and ordered from  Brickwerks.I’ve gone for the T3 Technique ones.
Looking forward to doing that job

Thanks for your replies much appreciated.
I was waiting for Brickwerks to order from but out of stock for now.
kind regards Darren.

Hi Everyone. I’am going to attempt to replace front upper wishbone ball joints and lower ball joints,but struggling to find quality ones around. Can anyone tell me about the febi ones and if they are worth fitting or shall I wait .I’am still passing the MOT every year with my T25 Westfalia at the mo...

Thank you,will have a look when it gets a bit better weather.I might prop the pop top up and take the tube mechanism off and check it all out inside the tubes.
kind regards Darren Clarke.

Hi everyone. I wonder if someone can help with information on the front pop top handle you push up. Mine as lost its assist when pushing up,I’ve got all the weight of it and no help from inside the tube system. I herd one steel cable snapped once and now none of them work. Can I replaced these steel...

Hi there. I sent mine to diesel bob and they did a complete overall of the diesel pump.came back brand new and no leaks. I had to take the pump off and send it by post,it was the later pump with the adjustable sprocket with 3 bolts,don’t touch the center bolt.Just take the pump off with the locking ...

Thanks for your help. We will look into your suggestion.

Kind Regards

Darren

Hi all I have a 1983 volkswagon camper westfalia with the original 3 way fridge in. My 240volt element is faulty. I have seen the part on the Volkswagon bus shop website in Germany but I have no way of knowing how to pay on their website. How do you go about paying for their products. I have never b...

Just done this job,got all four out in one piece.must heat them up before attempting to remove these tough little buggers.I used a little gas blow touch to heat the bolt and area around them.good luck

Thanks for that reply. will get some photos up soon as i can. I phone DVLA up ,they say that I've got to take it to my local garage and get them to find the engine number with a covering letter stating that this is the engine number,I suppose for proof.cheers There is 19d/td on the underside of the ...