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by RabidTuna
08 Oct 2008, 20:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKETS/MOUNTS
Replies: 0
Views: 836

REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKETS/MOUNTS

Hi anyone out there that knows of anyone that makes copies of or remanufactures rear trailing arm mounts for a T25 as it looks like VW have just ceased making them. (went to VW dealership who phoned Germany for me!) looks like theres only 1 left in the whole world and no guarantees of getting that o...
by RabidTuna
01 Sep 2008, 17:46
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: WELDING!!BODY PARTS!
Replies: 11
Views: 2124

Many thanks for all the help and tips, its much appreciated and it helps keep another T25 on the road. Any other help or tips to overcome this problem would be most gratefully received.
by RabidTuna
31 Aug 2008, 16:37
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: WELDING!!BODY PARTS!
Replies: 11
Views: 2124

Thanks for the tip, I've now got a pic to show what I'm talking about, the rest of the van is fine just minor tidying.
by RabidTuna
31 Aug 2008, 16:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: WELDING!!BODY PARTS!
Replies: 11
Views: 2124

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by RabidTuna
31 Aug 2008, 16:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: WELDING!!BODY PARTS!
Replies: 11
Views: 2124

Taken some pics of the problem area showing the corrosion
Cant seem to post on the forum tho
by RabidTuna
31 Aug 2008, 10:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SEIZED NUTS!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2975

Thanks for all the help, looks like its a trip to Halfords to get the right kit.
:-)
by RabidTuna
30 Aug 2008, 23:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: WELDING!!BODY PARTS!
Replies: 11
Views: 2124

WELDING!!BODY PARTS!

Hi everyone in 80-90 land, heres a question I would like some help with, I am restoring a T25 1984 model, and I'm quite happy to shed blood sweat and tears(and money) on making sure she gets back on the road, but unfortunately apart form a few panel repairs etc i've discovered that the rear trailing...
by RabidTuna
30 Aug 2008, 22:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SEIZED NUTS!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2975

Had a go again tonight with a halfords wheel brace, but still havin probs, I think third assault tomorrow
by RabidTuna
29 Aug 2008, 22:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SEIZED NUTS!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2975

Cheers for the advice, I'll give it another go tomorrow and see how it goes
:-)
by RabidTuna
29 Aug 2008, 20:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SEIZED NUTS!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2975

SEIZED NUTS!!

Help! my nuts are seized!!.......Anyone got any ideas how to free off wheel nuts that are stuck fast?? I'm in the process of restoring my 84 T25, which has been laid up for 3 years in a garage, I wish to remove the front wheels as both the tyres are flat, and I want to restore the front brakes, but ...
by RabidTuna
17 Aug 2008, 17:55
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

What wheels?

What wheels will fit a 1984 T25? are there any other manufacturers stud patterns that fit my van with no mods? and what is the max rim diameter that will fit with no hassle?
by RabidTuna
03 Aug 2008, 20:51
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Diesel to petrol??
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

yes, just have the head itself missing, not sure what the status is of the bottom end as the person i purchased it from bought the vehicle as a none runner but never got round to completing it, he has not got the head either, and he too doesnt know much about previous history etc
by RabidTuna
03 Aug 2008, 20:36
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Diesel to petrol??
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

It has a 1600td fitted but the cylinder head is missing, all other ancilleries are there, im not sure if its the original lump so i'll have to check engine numbers against the logbook when i recieve it back from the dvla
by RabidTuna
02 Aug 2008, 16:56
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Diesel to petrol??
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

Diesel to petrol??

Ive just purchased a resto project 81 T25 diesel camper, but the engine is not only U/S but there is a few bits missing. What I want to know is, due to a tight budget, do I source a complete replacement diesel lump?, rebuild the existing trying to source missing head etc? or how difficult is it to c...