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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Last post by shepster « 07 Jul 2023, 07:02
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Intro: (updated February 2017)

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
Has anyone used Evaporust?

Last post by Alfredo « 10 Oct 2024, 20:01
Replies: 2
by Rubbersoul71 » 29 Sep 2024, 17:36

Has anyone used Evaporust to treat old parts?
I'm looking to get a trailing arm for my bus and the majority are secondhand and obviously have surface...

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Last post by Alfredo
10 Oct 2024, 20:01
Tow rope

Last post by mioba « 10 Oct 2024, 15:58
Replies: 14
by TONYT25T25 » 17 Sep 2024, 16:16

What is the best type of tow rope for our vans. Strap or rope, make and what strength. I have some rope in back of van in case needed but looking at...

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Last post by mioba
10 Oct 2024, 15:58
MOT advisories

Last post by mioba « 10 Oct 2024, 15:50
Replies: 3
by Alfredo » 10 Oct 2024, 09:20

Hello all,

Looking online for a T25 and one I am interested in has these advisories on the MOT:
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
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Last post by mioba
10 Oct 2024, 15:50
Seam glue splits

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Sep 2024, 20:49
Replies: 6
by SurfT25 » 26 Sep 2024, 08:33

I keep my bus undercover, (bad leakage on hi top, need to replace gutters) but have recently noticed that the glue/sealant down my panel seamsare...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 Sep 2024, 20:49
T25 Welder and Painter West Sussex

Last post by 300CE « 28 Sep 2024, 17:54
Replies: 4
by SpaceDawggy » 23 Sep 2024, 11:19

Hi,

I live near Horsham in West Sussex and wondered if anyone here has any recommendations on where I can get some welding done on the van, one Cill...

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Last post by 300CE
28 Sep 2024, 17:54
Doka seats

Last post by FarmerPhil « 25 Sep 2024, 20:30
Replies: 3
by FarmerPhil » 24 Sep 2024, 16:55

I'm nowhere near ready to put seats into the van yet but thinking ahead to when I do (next year possibly/hopefully), as finding the right seats might...

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Last post by FarmerPhil
25 Sep 2024, 20:30
Rubber door steps

Last post by mioba « 25 Sep 2024, 18:43
Replies: 7
by rollercoaster » 22 Sep 2024, 00:07

I had the steps welded some years ago,
nice job, and as per original,
the welder fitted new rubber steps.

I never liked them, very plasticky....

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Last post by mioba
25 Sep 2024, 18:43
Rear bumper/tow hitch mounting bar removal

Last post by Al Housman « 23 Sep 2024, 09:54
Replies: 7
by Al Housman » 21 Sep 2024, 09:04

I am in the proces of doing quite a bit of work on the Doka and the rear lower part of the valance, behind where the big solid tubular bracket which...

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Last post by Al Housman
23 Sep 2024, 09:54
Welding and panel working tools

Last post by RogerT « 22 Sep 2024, 22:11
Replies: 16
by FarmerPhil » 16 Sep 2024, 17:12
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Hello, I've been lurking on the forum for a while but first time posting.

I've recently brought a Doka to restore and it needs a lot of welding, of...
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Last post by RogerT
22 Sep 2024, 22:11
Vin stamped locations

Last post by multisi « 21 Sep 2024, 07:54
Replies: 13
by Rascal » 19 Sep 2024, 14:19

Bit of an odd one iv nearly finished my twin tank veg conversion.. With one last thing to do. Which iv been putting off. The location for the filler...

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Last post by multisi
21 Sep 2024, 07:54
Sliding Door Identification???

Last post by JackJosh « 20 Sep 2024, 20:04
Replies: 6
by JackJosh » 15 Sep 2024, 14:25

Hi All,
looking to tap into people’s knowledge. The sliding door on my T25 seems to have a smaller window than most, although, I like it. There will...

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Last post by JackJosh
20 Sep 2024, 20:04
Doka outer cill replacement

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 19 Sep 2024, 18:19
Replies: 2
by davegeezzer008 » 18 Sep 2024, 19:21

Hi guys my o/s outer cill under the rear cab needs replacing, has anyone had a go replacing it? Will I be able to drill the welds out inside joinind...

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Last post by davegeezzer008
19 Sep 2024, 18:19
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 14
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 6
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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22 May 2024, 12:37

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