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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Last post by shepster « 07 Jul 2023, 07:02
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Welcome to the beginning of a VERY long thread I started over ten years ago. I have since had to come back and...
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Last post by shepster
07 Jul 2023, 07:02
Bodywork In East Sussex / Kent Borders?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 11 Sep 2024, 09:20

by triumph2.5pi » 11 Sep 2024, 09:20

Hi all. Our '88 Autosleeper high top needs some significant bodywork repairs. We're in Hastings, can anyone recommend somewhere preferably in East...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
11 Sep 2024, 09:20
What is this part? VW code 251 803 664A

Last post by syncropatrick « 10 Sep 2024, 14:49
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by syncropatrick » 10 Sep 2024, 13:17

Found this while foraging in the parts shed. I have no idea what it is.

VW logo and part number 251 803 664A on the plastic piece at the top (circle...

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Last post by syncropatrick
10 Sep 2024, 14:49
Cab door seals...

Last post by garry247 « 05 Sep 2024, 07:04
Replies: 8
by silverbullet » 13 Sep 2020, 19:00

I was supposed to be fitting these today but the morning ran away and then it was too warm to be playing with glue.
So I trial fitted them dry and...

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Last post by garry247
05 Sep 2024, 07:04
Can anyone help identifying the paint code colour of my 1988 t25

Last post by pcurtis100 « 30 Aug 2024, 10:13
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by pcurtis100 » 30 Aug 2024, 07:59

Hi,
I’m looking to do some touch up work on my van but just can’t find the colour code anywhere. Does anyone recognise the colour?
It’s a 1988 t25....

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Last post by pcurtis100
30 Aug 2024, 10:13
Captains seat armrest bolt covers

Last post by R0B « 24 Aug 2024, 19:25
Replies: 12
by itchyfeet » 10 Jul 2018, 16:46

Nowhere to be found, these are missing from quite a few captains seats, not sure if the late seat adjustable armrest is the same bolt but somebody...

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Last post by R0B
24 Aug 2024, 19:25
Thoughts appreciated.

Last post by N-T-Ropy « 22 Aug 2024, 12:07
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by N-T-Ropy » 21 Aug 2024, 11:45

Hi, folks.

New to the forum, so hello to all ;-0)

I guess my query is appealing more to the trades, but I’d appreciate anyones input.

long story...

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Last post by N-T-Ropy
22 Aug 2024, 12:07
Front passenger jacking point toast

Last post by Biggy « 21 Aug 2024, 11:23
Replies: 8
by garry247 » 18 Aug 2024, 10:21

Is there a portable jack option that does not use the jacking point. My front passenger side not too happy.

G.

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Last post by Biggy
21 Aug 2024, 11:23
Decals touch up colour for slight scratches - anyone know shade/details?

Last post by firetrader « 21 Aug 2024, 06:59

by firetrader » 21 Aug 2024, 06:59

1985 Autosleeper maroon decals need touch up, slight scratches , read somewhere of a matching colour touch up pot -think it was Alpha Romeo maroon ,...

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Last post by firetrader
21 Aug 2024, 06:59
Front bumper

Last post by Ray « 19 Aug 2024, 14:52
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by Ray » 18 Aug 2024, 18:18

Was trying to remove front steel bumper and it appears that the captive nut is just turning now. Is it a captive nut or is it reachable from behind,...

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Last post by Ray
19 Aug 2024, 14:52
Hi top vs pop top roof.

Last post by keynsham1 « 14 Aug 2024, 08:29
Replies: 14
by LeapStone » 29 Jul 2024, 12:01

Hi Team! :D

I hope you're all having a positive afternoon!

So my camper has a high top roof, which I really don't like, wife says it's excellent...

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Last post by keynsham1
14 Aug 2024, 08:29
Rear jacking point replacement and jig

Last post by Biggy « 12 Aug 2024, 10:35
Replies: 7
by Biggy » 09 Aug 2024, 15:49

Hi,
My van has failed the MOT due to corrosion on and around the rear jacking points. After removing the trailing arms and cleaning up the area,...

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Last post by Biggy
12 Aug 2024, 10:35
Well that's rusty

Last post by multisi « 08 Aug 2024, 12:14
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by Mk2mike89 » 27 Jun 2024, 23:38

Good evening people.
So I am getting to the point where I'm a little worried every time I close my side loading door.
The center runner and the panel...

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Last post by multisi
08 Aug 2024, 12:14
Ahh shi....

Last post by Stesaw « 02 Aug 2024, 01:01
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by Stesaw » 30 Jul 2024, 11:03

In true fashion due to go away Friday... both towers are shot.. anyone know where I can get a pair fairly sharpish brickwerks dont seem to have...

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Last post by Stesaw
02 Aug 2024, 01:01
Sliding door lock jammed, can’t/won’t release

Last post by lowtimeppl « 30 Jul 2024, 20:19
Replies: 2
by lowtimeppl » 09 Jul 2024, 20:01

Bought a T25 with sliding door hinge/roller assembly missing. Sourced replacement, took off door, installed hinge, reinstall door. Slid it open and...

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Last post by lowtimeppl
30 Jul 2024, 20:19
Roof vent repairs

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 28 Jul 2024, 19:19
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by TONYT25T25 » 25 Jul 2024, 09:15

Repaired my roof vent with duct tape sometime back, as it was leaking difficicult to spot leak hence tape. Tape worked for a bit but has since curled...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
28 Jul 2024, 19:19
Front crossmemeber replacement help

Last post by freckvan1 « 27 Jul 2024, 19:36
Replies: 3
by Greway » 21 Jul 2024, 12:16

Afternoon people ,so my van needs the front crossmemeber replacing.
Has anyone got and photos of themselves throughout the process?
Any tips or thing...

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Last post by freckvan1
27 Jul 2024, 19:36
Sliding door latch

Last post by pleasestartnow « 26 Jul 2024, 17:48
Replies: 2
by pleasestartnow » 26 Jul 2024, 15:20

Hi all,

Just a quick question really. My sliding door latch keeps unlatching, particularly if going around a roundabout at speed or along bumpy...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
26 Jul 2024, 17:48
Sliding door handle wobble - Why?

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jul 2024, 09:22
Replies: 8
by Heaver » 20 Jul 2024, 15:59

So, there is some wobble in the door handle on both of my sliding doors.

Seems very common and doesn't seem to cause a huge issue, apart from...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jul 2024, 09:22
Sliding door - middle runner - knocking during shutting

Last post by Jim San « 19 Jul 2024, 16:58
Replies: 3
by Jim San » 18 Jul 2024, 19:39

Just re-assembled sliding door after slapping a bit of paint on the middle runner channel.

Ive reassembled the roller assy. to the door, the door...

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Last post by Jim San
19 Jul 2024, 16:58
Sliding Door 'Too Far Back'?

Last post by Dennis_87 « 18 Jul 2024, 16:56
Replies: 2
by Dennis_87 » 10 Jul 2024, 15:43

Hi All!

Our T25 had a new sliding door rubber seal fitted recently... however, we have noticed that when the doors opens & closes, the very back...

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Last post by Dennis_87
18 Jul 2024, 16:56
Rear near side window seal… how to?

Last post by crazyhorse « 17 Jul 2024, 11:13
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 16 Jul 2024, 14:59

Hi guys,

I have just removed the back window to look at the rust situation… anyhow long story short… is anyone here happy to talk me through buying...

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Last post by crazyhorse
17 Jul 2024, 11:13
Identifying / replacing sliding windows

Last post by slowcoach « 11 Jul 2024, 12:01
Replies: 34
by slowcoach » 12 Jan 2024, 09:43
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Weve had these windows in since the start, which have been fine but now showing their age with some split seals, bit of a weep, and very stubborn...
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Last post by slowcoach
11 Jul 2024, 12:01
Middle Rail Cut-Out Position. Early Slider

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Jul 2024, 22:38
Replies: 13
by Robsey » 02 Oct 2023, 23:04

Hi all, a very simple question.

I have been finally sorting the van's body work after procrastinating for about ten years.

I have separated what...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Jul 2024, 22:38
High top removal

Last post by gil90 « 10 Jul 2024, 15:53
Replies: 5
by banjax34 » 23 Aug 2023, 21:06

So thinking of removing the high top on my '83 T25......other than sourcing a used roof skin and welding in place, does anyone supply a flat low...

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Last post by gil90
10 Jul 2024, 15:53
Engine bay sound deadening

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Jul 2024, 14:18
Replies: 22
by Whitevanman » 07 Dec 2017, 13:56
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I've trawled old posts but can't find a recommendation. What material should I use in place of the original sound deadening above the transaxle?...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Jul 2024, 14:18
Water under driver and passenger floor mats after heavy rain.

Last post by TheRealExile « 04 Jul 2024, 12:18
Replies: 10
by TheRealExile » 14 May 2024, 21:24

Whilst looking in to a few other bits I lifted both front floor mats to find it damp/wet under there. (1980, 2.0 CU RHD)

The Van hasn't moved due to...

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Last post by TheRealExile
04 Jul 2024, 12:18
Auto Sleeper pop top front trim.

Last post by Bucky P « 29 Jun 2024, 14:36
Replies: 3
by Bucky P » 19 Jun 2024, 16:26

I need to replace the trim that runs along the front of the pop top roof just above the windscreen seal. Please see the photo. Can anyone advise me...

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Last post by Bucky P
29 Jun 2024, 14:36
T3 / T4 seats?

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Jun 2024, 20:04
Replies: 6
by cjaysx » 04 Jun 2024, 10:24

Hi all,

I imported a t25 syncro from South Africa a while ago and looking to get some new seat covers. I'm trying to figure out what seats I've got...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2024, 20:04
Club joker seat fabrics

Last post by Jonrrolyat « 24 Jun 2024, 21:23
Replies: 12
by Lio » 04 Sep 2020, 16:15

Hello
I just bought a club joker from 87.The driver seat fabric is in bad shape and I am looking either for a seat or preferably a fabric supplier ....

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Last post by Jonrrolyat
24 Jun 2024, 21:23
Welding/Repair Costs

Last post by Robbie « 16 Jun 2024, 06:49
Replies: 9
by witchveil » 04 Jan 2019, 22:01

Hi

New to forums so hope this is the right place for this?

I'm looking to buy a T25 camper. Got my eye on a few but one in particular I haven't...

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Last post by Robbie
16 Jun 2024, 06:49
Minor rust on rear corner - MOT issue?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 13 Jun 2024, 20:48
Replies: 4
by ManicGTI » 10 Jun 2024, 08:23

After some a stolen car was dumped into my van breaking most of the mounting points on the GRP rear bumper I gave up looking for a decent value...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
13 Jun 2024, 20:48
Tailgate lower seam construction

Last post by chalkywoods « 11 Jun 2024, 11:15
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by chalkywoods » 02 May 2024, 11:36

The bottom couple of inches of my tailgate is rusted to death so I've chopped it.
eg:

I'm making the new panels myself. The outer skin is wrapped...

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Last post by chalkywoods
11 Jun 2024, 11:15
Rear jacking points shot?

Last post by Bryce « 10 Jun 2024, 14:00
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by Bryce » 05 Nov 2023, 15:09
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Got van back from mot last week and was having poke about and found the below surprises.

It looks pretty bad to my untrained eye. I put in finger...
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Last post by Bryce
10 Jun 2024, 14:00
Cab door handles

Last post by TheRealExile « 10 Jun 2024, 12:21
Replies: 6
by TheRealExile » 04 Jun 2024, 13:01

I'm missing both external cab door handles, I notice Schofields sell reproduction ones for 18.00 each and there are quite a few selling them on Ebay,...

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Last post by TheRealExile
10 Jun 2024, 12:21
Sliding door seals

Last post by TheRealExile « 24 May 2024, 08:30
Replies: 6
by TheRealExile » 22 May 2024, 12:53

Both sliding door seals are missing from my 1980 2.0 CU.

Schofields stock some none genuine ones that fit left or right for 39.00. Anyone with...

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Last post by TheRealExile
24 May 2024, 08:30
T25 Autosleeper Hightop

Last post by Stesaw « 23 May 2024, 18:02
Replies: 1
by Sanny » 21 May 2024, 14:09

Good afternoon all!

My Camper failed its MOT yesterday. They discovered quite a bit of filler in the chassis. I've had it since 2014 and was totally...

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Last post by Stesaw
23 May 2024, 18:02
Wiper blade size

Last post by TheRealExile « 22 May 2024, 12:37
Replies: 9
by SamsBus2012 » 28 Feb 2015, 16:57

Quick question: what size for replacement wiper blades? Always thought it was 18 but looking on BW, they spec one 21 and one 20 ,do you think this is...

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Last post by TheRealExile
22 May 2024, 12:37
Replacement Headlights

Last post by slowcoach « 21 May 2024, 19:24
Replies: 2
by Funkychops » 21 May 2024, 14:07

Having had the headlight glass fall out a few years ago, the mirroring has now tarnished. I suspect some oily mess got onto the reflector and ruined...

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Last post by slowcoach
21 May 2024, 19:24
Water in tailgate

Last post by Aidan « 20 May 2024, 16:08
Replies: 10
by triggermala » 08 Mar 2022, 04:51

I have water getting into my tailgate and sitting in the bott of it, it drains out of the drain holes in the corners when I lift it up. Apart from...

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Last post by Aidan
20 May 2024, 16:08
Rust in engine area

Last post by jrt « 09 May 2024, 20:58
Replies: 10
by aydinh » 11 Feb 2024, 12:18

Hey all!

I'm new to this forum so apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong location, feel free to correct/berate me. A little background first:...

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Last post by jrt
09 May 2024, 20:58
1982 T25 advice

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 30 Apr 2024, 19:18
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by KashewNut » 28 Apr 2024, 18:39

Hi all 😁

Yesterday we bought a T25 1982 camper. I'm super happy with it and excited to get out and about.

The previous owners have kept on top of...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
30 Apr 2024, 19:18
Recommendations for new cushions

Last post by Shinnster « 22 Apr 2024, 00:38
Replies: 3
by Reggie1986 » 17 Apr 2024, 19:56

Hi there,

We want to replace the rock and roll and pop top cushions and upholstery in our van. Does anyone have any recommendations? Would prefer...

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Last post by Shinnster
22 Apr 2024, 00:38
Make a T25 safe for kids!

Last post by bessiebelle « 20 Apr 2024, 08:50
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by Richardspain » 10 Apr 2019, 15:55
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We've just bought a 1983 Westfalia T25. We have 2 girls 9 and 11 (they don't use car seats) and we're wondering how to make it as safe as possible...
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Last post by bessiebelle
20 Apr 2024, 08:50
Truck mirror attachments

Last post by therealchrisgray « 18 Apr 2024, 09:45
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by SurfT25 » 18 Apr 2024, 01:20

Bought a pair of new truck mirrors got them cheap as no fixtures(Busfest 23)
These are the style (bus sale at Busfest)

Mixed parts on these photos...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
18 Apr 2024, 09:45
restoration query

Last post by peter carrington « 15 Apr 2024, 12:35

by peter carrington » 15 Apr 2024, 12:35

We have a 1990 T25 which works well but needs some substantial work doing in terms of rust along panel joins, petrol cap and the sliding door...

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Last post by peter carrington
15 Apr 2024, 12:35
T25 wetfalia gutter replacement

Last post by R0B « 09 Apr 2024, 19:26
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by Pip330? » 08 Apr 2024, 20:41

I have a T25 high top westfalia ( latest project ) however I am new to the T25 . I will be carrying out a full restoration having started by...

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Last post by R0B
09 Apr 2024, 19:26
Westfalia pop top front mechanism

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 07 Apr 2024, 19:09
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by dazzerT251900td » 30 Jan 2024, 18:17

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...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
07 Apr 2024, 19:09
measurements for air-cooled heater control cable brackets

Last post by dugcati « 02 Apr 2024, 22:31

by dugcati » 02 Apr 2024, 22:31

Evening folks,
If you're in the Derby/Notts area and don't mind someone measuring bits on your van could you contact me please.

I'd like to come and...

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Last post by dugcati
02 Apr 2024, 22:31
1986 T25 Rear Seats - Seatbelts?

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Apr 2024, 18:37
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by LittleNik » 02 Apr 2024, 18:09

Hi, I'm the proud new owner of a beautiful 1986 Holdsworth Villa 3 T25 but new to the VW campervan scene. I have a question about the rear seats in...

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02 Apr 2024, 18:37

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