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The t5.1 van I purchased came installed with slam locks - very annoying if you intend to use the van as a camper. worse still the barn door and sliding door had different keys! I spoke to the original makers of the locks and a vehicle locksmith but both were of no use. However I did find bits of...

LiTime 100ah Mini 12v Lifepo4 - How I Done It - "LiTime 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery, Built-In 100A BMS, 1280Wh Energy" - for £299.99 ++++ what its got: over charge protection over - discharge protection over current protection high temp protection what its not got: low temp charge...

NUTEXA - Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It - Its that time again, Pads and discs on the T6 T32 Sportline . . . . . . and following on from the Dealer Visit, they reported 75% worn fronts. - @Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure i thought we would give our...

Hi folks, I’ve changed the master cylinder today on our T6 140 6 speed and noticed it has not been published before. Hope it helps:- 1: open the bonnet and remove the wiper arms. These can be stiff but with a wiggle up and down usually frees the off. If problematic get a small puller. Pull the...

[Guide] Clayton LPS II 2500 - 1kWh (leisure battery + Inverter) -- How I Done It -- (@Dellmassive) its finally happened, I've dipped my toes into the dark side of 12v leisure electrics. The Clayton LPS II - the All In One ( 12v lifepo4 battery, dc-dc charger, 240v inverter, solar MPPT...

FOGSTAR Drift 12v 230Ah Seatbase battery -- "How I Done It" -- check out the latest @Dellmassive Lifepo4 battery install & test ++++ https://www.fogstar.co.uk/collections/lithium-leisure-battery/products/seat-base-lithium-leisure-battery-fogstar-drift-12v-230ah?variant=41423843196987 ++++...

Good day everyone, This is my attempt in writing a full guide on facelifting a T5.1 front to a T6.1 front with parking sensors, oem LED headlights and fog lights. For this guide I am assuming you'll be using a painted front bumper with separate fog light trim parts and not the cheap plastic...

Hi, So I have for a very long time been thinking about replacing my Pioneer FB88DAB (which is an outstanding unit by the way) with an iPad Mini. My reasons for wanting to do this are: 1) love google maps and Waze 2) Screen is brighter, I actually cant see the screen at all in the summer. 3)...

So Noddy’s horn that VW fitted to my van had finally packed up and started to sound more like a kazoo (google it),a perfect opportunity to look for a replacement,so I decided to go with a Denali soundbomb compact it’s actually a motorbike horn but fits any vehicle apparentley,I bought it from...

So today I fitted a bravo snorkel to a 2017 4motion bi turbo. As there is nack all info anywhere as to how to do it I thought I would share some handy tip. Fitting the actual snorkel is quite easy, put template on wing, get the hole saw and go for it. I just marked up where the support bracket...

So finally picked up my T6.1 today. Super excited and got in it at the dealer in Newcastle and then planning to jet off back home to north wales. Problem. Never driven an automatic before #embarrassing. So not to ask the dealer and look like a right tool, thought it can’t be that hard. 10 mins...

I mentioned this in another thread ages ago, not sure on who knows this but this is usually how I gain access to the T6 BCM plugs when I need to add pins. Done it this way for years. It doesn’t add much time for certain installs, such as cruise control, plus it gives you somewhere to...

I found a previous post that had an issue refitting and so had trimmed the edge that lips over the arch into a gap. This is how I did it without trimming. Mine was done with the bumper off however that shouldn't make a difference. Remove arch - numerous T25 screws and two M8 screw bolts...

I have a 2018 Caravelle and have an issue with the closing of the tailgate. It is power closing with soft latch. When i bought it the soft latch wasn’t working so it closed but ratted. Have had this repaired but it doesn’t line up properly with the rest of the bodywork, like the whole...

The only thing I didn't like about my T6.1 was the annoying 'kickdown' resistance in the accelerator pedal. There's no good reason to have it fitted on a vehicle with a manual gearbox, so I thought I'd work out what causes the resistance and get rid of it. I didn't want to risk breaking my...

I made a video showing how to remove the chrome strips from the upper front grille on a T6. Might help others.

Hi all , new to the DSG gearbox so I have a couple of questions, can I when stationary put the handbrake on and either keep it in drive or put it into neutral? Will this damage the box? I have stop/start but like to disengage it as sometimes it cuts out the engine when going from drive to...

I thought I’d explain how I’m doing it, just in case it helps someone. I bought a spare set of T6.1 upper and lower front grilles from a highline, from eBay at a reasonable cost. There are plenty for sale from converters who replace them with aftermarket ones. ( I didn’t want to go aftermarket...

Some of you might have seen the Transporter HQ rear hinge panel kit. It allows the rear panel, betwixt rear lights & bumper, to hinge out like a door, such that an EHU point, or other connector can be secreted behind it out of sight. My EHU is currently under the rear of my van. This is...

Since getting my new van and having the @BognorMotors gloss front end i couldnt help but feel the wing badges looked a little out of place These were the only bit of matt plastic around the front of the van so thought they needed to get gone so got myself a set of gloss black/chrome bulli...