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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Last post by shepster « 07 Jul 2023, 07:02
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by CovKid » 12 Apr 2007, 21:32
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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
Chassis Corrosion

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2025, 18:32
Replies: 10
by maxstu » 20 Mar 2025, 17:53

A couple of advisories from last MOT in October.

* Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2025, 18:32
Drivers door not unlocking

Last post by Che « 20 Mar 2025, 17:16
Replies: 22
by Che » 19 Mar 2025, 10:24
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Just happened this morning, can't unlock the door with the key but can lock the door with the key.

Not sure what to do. Is it a replacement barrel?...
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Last post by Che
20 Mar 2025, 17:16
Water collecting under C pillar

Last post by Rik « 19 Mar 2025, 23:09
Replies: 4
by Westy End » 15 Mar 2025, 14:16

Hi all, I am installing some insulation and in the process I discovered that the void behind the panel just to the front of the rear wheel arch is...

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Last post by Rik
19 Mar 2025, 23:09
How big a hole?

Last post by therealchrisgray « 18 Mar 2025, 08:59
Replies: 8
by therealchrisgray » 13 Mar 2025, 17:34

Geeetings! I finally got my westy-style poptop fitted and am now grappling with the what next question.

Roght now I've only cut a 1m hole in the tin...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
18 Mar 2025, 08:59
Carthago hi top DG windows

Last post by RCN « 15 Mar 2025, 18:41
Replies: 2
by RCN » 12 Mar 2025, 17:20

Hi all. I've got a carthago hi top with one of the upper double glazed windows cracked. Gonna try to patch it with something like tensol 12 but...

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Last post by RCN
15 Mar 2025, 18:41
Westfalia external side panels

Last post by dcworm57 « 13 Mar 2025, 09:32
Replies: 6
by dcworm57 » 12 Mar 2025, 17:33

Advice please.
so when I bought my westy the external bodykit type side panels were missing, so I have managed to get a 2nd hand set but there are...

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Last post by dcworm57
13 Mar 2025, 09:32
Mobile Smart Paint Repair In Bristol

Last post by keynsham1 « 12 Mar 2025, 08:02
Replies: 8
by keynsham1 » 11 Mar 2025, 15:20

I had my van restored and resprayed around 4 years ago and after about a year, I had around four areas of slight bubbling appear which I assume is...

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Last post by keynsham1
12 Mar 2025, 08:02
Buddyseat

Last post by Burtybassett « 09 Mar 2025, 14:14
Replies: 5
by Burtybassett » 09 Mar 2025, 08:56

Hi guys

I've got a spare Westfalia front seat - it used to be on a swivel base.
Been thinking, is it possible to convert this into a buddy seat ?...

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Last post by Burtybassett
09 Mar 2025, 14:14
Window rubbers

Last post by damobaker « 07 Mar 2025, 17:42
Replies: 4
by Raido » 21 Feb 2025, 13:04

Hi, I have 1987 Autosleeper T3 and need to replace the Louvre window rubber, can anyone tell me who stocks this as I’m not having much luck finding...

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Last post by damobaker
07 Mar 2025, 17:42
Window Winder/Handle Replacement (Smaller)

Last post by shepster « 16 Feb 2025, 08:42
Replies: 7
by The Hairy Camper » 15 Feb 2025, 14:22

I was replacing the worn out speakers on my van today. The passanger side is mounted well and doesn't hit the window winder/handle, the drivers side...

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Last post by shepster
16 Feb 2025, 08:42
Rear jacking points shot?

Last post by Alfredo « 02 Feb 2025, 21:00
Replies: 89
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 Alfredo
02 Feb 2025, 21:00
Fitting swivel seats

Last post by therealchrisgray « 23 Jan 2025, 09:24
Replies: 6
by therealchrisgray » 20 Jan 2025, 14:51

I have a T3 panel van with internal bulkhead behind the seats. The passenger bench seat is fastened to it with a bracket.

Is there any structural...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
23 Jan 2025, 09:24
Dog Seat

Last post by Che « 21 Jan 2025, 11:07
Replies: 9
by Che » 07 Jan 2025, 15:02

Hi all,

We have three small dogs that travel everywhere with us, the issue we are finding is trying to get a seat for the three of them that fits...

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Last post by Che
21 Jan 2025, 11:07
colour code for Maisie..

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jan 2025, 09:59
Replies: 6
by TwinTurbo » 19 Jan 2025, 15:30

Before some Joker says white.....

What colour code is Maisie, she's had a respray at some point but the colour seems to be the same.

I need to do...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jan 2025, 09:59
Fibre glass roof to above windshield rubber seal

Last post by Stesaw « 20 Jan 2025, 18:23
Replies: 1
by Doom_Machine » 20 Jan 2025, 17:22

Have to replace the old knackered rubber seal at the base of the Fibre glass roof that runs just above the top of the wind shield. just wondering if...

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Last post by Stesaw
20 Jan 2025, 18:23
Painted My T3

Last post by MarkHughes « 20 Jan 2025, 16:16
Replies: 15
by MarkHughes » 20 Dec 2024, 20:39
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It's BMW Atlantis blue, It doesn't photograph well. If you search you will find it looks different under all different lighting.

I also bought the...
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Last post by MarkHughes
20 Jan 2025, 16:16
Working in my door cards

Last post by MarkHughes « 20 Jan 2025, 08:00
Replies: 11
by MarkHughes » 07 Jan 2025, 21:38

Just started work on my door cards, I have made a fitted electric windows (I modified T4 units) and as a result I can have a speaker where the winder...

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Last post by MarkHughes
20 Jan 2025, 08:00
Rain X Screen Wash?

Last post by Che « 07 Jan 2025, 08:36
Replies: 6
by Che » 05 Jan 2025, 16:58

Need to get some screen wash and was looking at the Rain -X with rain repellent .

Does it actually work or is it just Snake Oil?

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Last post by Che
07 Jan 2025, 08:36
T25 door step v hammer at the MOT

Last post by rollercoaster « 31 Dec 2024, 20:30
Replies: 31
by Maypie27 » 16 Nov 2024, 20:44
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Hi everyone,

I had my T25 MOT’d recently and the garage used the hammer to “test” the door step on the drivers side. Turns out they then failed it...
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Last post by rollercoaster
31 Dec 2024, 20:30
Rear left hand sliding door channel repair panel

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Nov 2024, 22:14
Replies: 3
by Madbarkingdog » 26 Nov 2024, 16:47

Evening can anyone tell me where I can get a left hand rear sliding door channel repair panel, my van is a right hand drive the channel itself looks...

3 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Nov 2024, 22:14
Tailgate leak

Last post by crazyhorse « 27 Nov 2024, 19:00
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 26 Nov 2024, 13:15

Hi guys,

I have always had a bit of leak on the rear door.. some drips here and there esp in heavy rain which was a bit annoying which I always put...

4 Replies

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Last post by crazyhorse
27 Nov 2024, 19:00
Spaceroof potop info - any good?

Last post by shepster « 25 Nov 2024, 07:00
Replies: 6
by Shinnster » 21 Nov 2024, 13:41

Hi all,

has anyone used or know someone that's used spaceroofs in okehampton to fit one of their roofs to our vans?
I'm deciding whether to take the...

6 Replies

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Last post by shepster
25 Nov 2024, 07:00
Front bumper

Last post by slowcoach « 15 Nov 2024, 21:40
Replies: 4
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,...

4 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
15 Nov 2024, 21:40
Recaros

Last post by TwinTurbo « 13 Nov 2024, 18:14
Replies: 5
by projordio » 11 Nov 2024, 20:02

Hi guys, recently picked up some cavalier mk2 gte recaros for my caravelle. Unfortunately the previous owners welded some mk2 fiesta seats onto the...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
13 Nov 2024, 18:14
Window and door seals

Last post by allie « 08 Nov 2024, 09:23
Replies: 9
by allie » 07 Nov 2024, 15:30

I am looking for new window and door seals for our 1989 T25 converted panelvan camper. I see from other posts that Metal Mickey is recommended, and...

9 Replies

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Last post by allie
08 Nov 2024, 09:23
Slide Door Middle Roller.

Last post by Stesaw « 06 Nov 2024, 18:04
Replies: 11
by maxstu » 26 Oct 2024, 15:05

Just filled up with £60 of petrol in preparation for a 220 miles round journey to visit Silverbullet on Tuesday. I opened the side door to grab my...

11 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
06 Nov 2024, 18:04
Auto Sleeper pop top front trim.

Last post by stuiji « 01 Nov 2024, 19:37
Replies: 4
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...

4 Replies

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Last post by stuiji
01 Nov 2024, 19:37
Autosleeper seat will not swivel

Last post by Alfredo « 01 Nov 2024, 19:28

by Alfredo » 01 Nov 2024, 19:28

Hello all,

We have an Autosleeper Trooper with a stuck passenger seat.
It won't swivel, nor will it move backwards and forwards.

Any suggestions on...

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Last post by Alfredo
01 Nov 2024, 19:28
Factory fitted side window replacement

Last post by mioba « 31 Oct 2024, 19:25
Replies: 7
by shaky » 31 Oct 2024, 11:42

Hi all,

Its time to put my side windows back in. Factory fitted (Devon).

Any advice/tips welcomed.

Most Youtubes etc seem to deal with panel van...

7 Replies

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Last post by mioba
31 Oct 2024, 19:25
SA import window seals

Last post by cjaysx « 26 Oct 2024, 15:16
Replies: 3
by cjaysx » 26 Oct 2024, 13:19

Hi All,

I'm trying to figure out what window seal sizes I need for a South African 1991 combi. Taking very rough measurements the middle window from...

3 Replies

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Last post by cjaysx
26 Oct 2024, 15:16
Opening 1/4 light frames

Last post by multisi « 24 Oct 2024, 13:34
Replies: 7
by chrisevans » 22 Oct 2024, 20:50

What are my options as the RHS has rusted through. I have seen the ali ones? Any good?

7 Replies

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Last post by multisi
24 Oct 2024, 13:34
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...

2 Replies

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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):
...

3 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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....

7 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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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...
16 Replies

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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...

13 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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
Replies: 3
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

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