We are the proud owners of “Bonnie” a 1988 T25 1.9 petrol engine with a high top, not perfect by any means but we wanted a RHD T25. There’s a list of things that need doing but Simon helped us prioritise the things that needed doing first so we can enjoy the van this summer. The key jobs that have been sorted out so far include a leaking skylight, which proved to be a challenge as it had to be modified to fit perfectly. The second job was getting the engine to run better. They will be stripping down the carburettor in the autumn but for now it’s been “tweaked”, runs great and it doesn’t cut out when it’s cold. They also found the source of a leak in the passenger footwell. This again was a bigger job; there was a rotten area at the corner of the windscreen. They managed to cut the rotten area out and weld in a new piece and seal it properly so no more leaks. In time we’ve been advised thatit may need a more solid weld bit for now it’s great. We’re glad Absolute VW are close by. Simon and the team really know these vehicles well. We know that it will take a long time and regular maintenance to keep Bonnie running but that’s OK, she’s nearly 40 years old, and we know she’s in good hands.
