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Lock barrel sticking	Cecil	27 Jun 2025, 16:54	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass
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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
Lock barrel sticking

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jun 2025, 11:12
Replies: 9
by mariner » 21 Jun 2025, 15:49

Both my cab door triggers have gone in the last month. To keep everything on the same key, I managed to get hold of two handles in good nick but...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jun 2025, 11:12
Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?

Last post by maxstu « 24 Jun 2025, 20:22
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 23 Jun 2025, 15:00

What's the latest fad when it comes to minor seam rust removal?
My mate has a very fancy belt driven 3hp compressor, and he suggests media blasting...

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Last post by maxstu
24 Jun 2025, 20:22
Fuel tank paint

Last post by muttleypup « 22 Jun 2025, 18:03
Replies: 2
by Welshclimber » 22 Jun 2025, 14:53

Hi all, I’ve dropped the fuel tank and it’s looking in pretty good condition (I was surprised!) just looking to paint it before putting it back on,...

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Last post by muttleypup
22 Jun 2025, 18:03
T25 Kamper - return after 8 years - rear seats and belts

Last post by Basilakios « 16 Jun 2025, 12:18
Replies: 4
by djw113uk » 30 Apr 2025, 17:21

Its been a while since I've been on here - March 2017 apparently so 8 years - ooops.
The Kamper has been sat idle for much of that time, but recently...

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Last post by Basilakios
16 Jun 2025, 12:18
Inner Sil / rear jacking point.

Last post by J1982 « 10 Jun 2025, 14:51
Replies: 2
by J1982 » 09 Jun 2025, 08:06

I'm looking for some advice on repairing the inner sill and rear jacking point on my 1982 T25. I’ve done a bit of welding and panel replacement...

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Last post by J1982
10 Jun 2025, 14:51
easiest way to find key code please?

Last post by kagey « 06 Jun 2025, 16:09
Replies: 11
by kagey » 09 May 2025, 15:54

I had 2 keys for my 1981 T25 & they worked the doors, ignition and petrol cap - perfect!
Sadly, now down to 1 as I twisted one when rushing to open...

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Last post by kagey
06 Jun 2025, 16:09
Overtaking mirror recommendations

Last post by DevonAid « 03 Jun 2025, 15:48
Replies: 14
by DevonAid » 14 May 2025, 08:28

Morning all.
Our standard T25 wing mirrors (Devon RHD) have always been a bit lacking, with overtaking blind spots etc.
Any recommendations for...

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Last post by DevonAid
03 Jun 2025, 15:48
Sliding door sill replacement

Last post by tandemsandy « 29 May 2025, 21:50
Replies: 13
by gil90 » 10 Apr 2025, 14:36

Hi,
im about to replace the sill under the sliding door, the one with the bottom runner on for the door
do I have to take off the floor panel above...

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Last post by tandemsandy
29 May 2025, 21:50
Hightop roof sealant

Last post by Plasticman « 26 May 2025, 19:45
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 26 Apr 2025, 13:05

Hi guys,

The beading in between the hightop and vehicle body needs to be renewed.. any suggestions what I can use? I used silka 522 but it’s coming...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 May 2025, 19:45
Spring clip ID help?

Last post by shampooefficient « 25 May 2025, 08:31

by shampooefficient » 25 May 2025, 08:31

Found this rattling round the door pocket where it's been stashed for an unknown number of years. The quality of the previous work on this van is......

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Last post by shampooefficient
25 May 2025, 08:31
T6 seats ?

Last post by Lio « 25 May 2025, 05:29
Replies: 2
by Lio » 24 May 2025, 12:44

Hello guys,
I might have the opportunity to buy for a reasonable price 2 front seats coming from VW T6.
Has anybody tried to fit these seats in...

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Last post by Lio
25 May 2025, 05:29
Reliable restoration

Last post by Smiffo « 20 May 2025, 21:21
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by doenut82 » 08 Jul 2016, 20:12

Hello I was just wondering if anybody knew of anywhere that does a reliable restoration from top to bottom. Not really fussed on distance but would...

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Last post by Smiffo
20 May 2025, 21:21
Quick seat question.

Last post by cobblers « 19 May 2025, 09:26
Replies: 8
by Hinesy » 17 May 2025, 16:52

Does any one know if there's an issue with fitting a passenger side seat to the drivers side (rhd van) aside from the adjusters been on the other...

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Last post by cobblers
19 May 2025, 09:26
Front grille paint

Last post by Shinnster « 09 May 2025, 02:36
Replies: 5
by Alfredo » 08 May 2025, 09:02

I want to paint our front grilles black as they are very faded.

Looking through the forum I see Halfords truck bed liner recommended a lot but I...

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Last post by Shinnster
09 May 2025, 02:36
Rust in fiber roof - Joker hightop - Roof removal?

Last post by silverbullet « 02 May 2025, 07:20
Replies: 12
by artugarcia966 » 29 Apr 2025, 08:16

Hello,

i am buying a 85' T3 that is in pretty good shape but it has some rust spots in between the fiber roof and the metal body. I was wondering if...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 May 2025, 07:20
Auto-darkening welding goggles

Last post by RogerT « 30 Apr 2025, 16:16

by RogerT » 30 Apr 2025, 16:16

Just bought a set of these, for those occasions when a conventional helmet gets in the way (underneath the front wheel arch in my case). They work...

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Last post by RogerT
30 Apr 2025, 16:16
Chrome insert surrounds on windows

Last post by R0B « 26 Apr 2025, 08:23
Replies: 20
by JeffRoo » 29 Mar 2025, 10:52
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Trying to fit the chrome surrounds on the window seals and so far I have split the seals on the corners of 2 windows.
Any tips on fitting this. Or...
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Last post by R0B
26 Apr 2025, 08:23
Rear facing middle seat

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Apr 2025, 09:17
Replies: 3
by Dueller » 18 Apr 2025, 21:24

Hi everyone

Seen this on another site and wondered is this just done by simply turning the middle seat around?

Or is it a bit of an undertaking...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Apr 2025, 09:17
Rust holes rear quarters

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Apr 2025, 13:13
Replies: 8
by georgew35 » 16 Apr 2025, 14:51

Hi there. Newbie from Wiltshire here - I've been to see a 1988 campervan which has clean bodywork all around except for a hole underneath on each...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Apr 2025, 13:13
T3 parcel shelf?

Last post by ritchielee « 18 Apr 2025, 19:55
Replies: 36
by itchyfeet » 18 Jan 2020, 19:04
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Did they ever make one for a Caravelle?
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Last post by ritchielee
18 Apr 2025, 19:55
Tailgate wont open from half closed

Last post by Dueller « 17 Apr 2025, 14:19
Replies: 4
by Dueller » 31 Mar 2025, 14:35

Noticed this at the weekend

If i part close the tailgate it wont open or fully close, have to dive in over the backseat to get to it. The panel off...

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Last post by Dueller
17 Apr 2025, 14:19
T25 door step v hammer at the MOT

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Apr 2025, 08:57
Replies: 33
by Maypie27 » 16 Nov 2024, 20:44
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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 Oldiebut goodie
16 Apr 2025, 08:57
Caravelle heater duct to rear

Last post by davidoft1 « 11 Apr 2025, 08:03
Replies: 3
by Quzzy » 11 Apr 2025, 06:41

RESOLVED it was hooked under the front ducts and a lip at the rear bulkhead. Hi, I need to remove the Caravelle heater duct that passes between the...

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Last post by davidoft1
11 Apr 2025, 08:03
Rear View Mirror Removal

Last post by maxstu « 08 Apr 2025, 17:33
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 06 Apr 2025, 22:43

How is the rear view mirror fixed to cabin ceiling?

Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
08 Apr 2025, 17:33
Stiff sliding door handle & door

Last post by Howardmsmith « 04 Apr 2025, 17:15
Replies: 2
by Howardmsmith » 02 Apr 2025, 20:50

Hi . As a new t25 owner I apologise if this is a bit simplistic to some people. Two things I’ll do the minor one first .
1: Side door sliding is a...

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Last post by Howardmsmith
04 Apr 2025, 17:15
A pillar trim.

Last post by Rusty84 « 04 Apr 2025, 16:32
Replies: 5
by golfingtam » 25 Jul 2016, 18:27

Hi, can anyone tell me if the roof gutter trim from vwheritage etc. will fit the A pillar on my T25. I think the A pillar trim from vwheritage is too...

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Last post by Rusty84
04 Apr 2025, 16:32
Front wheel arch replacement

Last post by mike the van « 03 Apr 2025, 20:08
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 30 Mar 2025, 21:07

I am just starting tackling the front drivers side wheel arch and seat belt mount and B pillar repair. What is the advice for making sure it all...

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Last post by mike the van
03 Apr 2025, 20:08
Chassis Corrosion

Last post by maxstu « 28 Mar 2025, 18:16
Replies: 12
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
28 Mar 2025, 18:16
Carthago hi top DG windows

Last post by jacko1967 « 28 Mar 2025, 13:29
Replies: 3
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 jacko1967
28 Mar 2025, 13:29
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
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
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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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15 Nov 2024, 21:40

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