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Fitting a new pop top roof

Last post by nicq « 04 Feb 2019, 11:05
Replies: 3
by richsmith2424 » 03 Feb 2019, 13:28

Hi, hoping you can help.
My 1982 T25 has, for some reason, a wooden pop top roof which I'm looking to change to fibreglass. Does anyone have any...

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Last post by nicq
04 Feb 2019, 11:05
VW T25 pop top make?

Last post by RustyRed « 03 Feb 2019, 20:46
Replies: 20
by RustyRed » 19 Jan 2019, 15:51
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Hi

I recently bought a 1988 T25 with a side lifting pop top, but there is no branding or labels to tell me what conversions it is.

I have tried 3...
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Last post by RustyRed
03 Feb 2019, 20:46
1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Last post by Ginojasper « 02 Feb 2019, 22:38
Replies: 10
by Ginojasper » 29 Jan 2019, 19:24

Hi all,
I’m looking at the option of changing my high top to pop top. Would this be a straight forward job to carry out or is it more involved?
I...

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Last post by Ginojasper
02 Feb 2019, 22:38
Gutter corners and roof corner rust

Last post by RogerT « 30 Jan 2019, 22:20
Replies: 18
by YellowVan » 20 Oct 2018, 11:40
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Hi all,

Just checking on some advice which may help me restoring the following. I have just recently replaced a larger section of the gutter since...
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Last post by RogerT
30 Jan 2019, 22:20
Sliding door centre guide rail

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Jan 2019, 10:12
Replies: 4
by seaspirit » 29 Jan 2019, 18:47

Help, I have a 1986 RHD hi-top and the sliding door recently came right off its runners. I need to replace the centre guide rail, it's rusted through...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Jan 2019, 10:12
Chrome Trim for Windscreen Rubber

Last post by jswagger « 22 Jan 2019, 09:44
Replies: 2
by jswagger » 21 Jan 2019, 21:50

Hi,

I'm replacing a front windscreen surround that has a chrome trim fitted.

Any ideas where I can either get the chrome trim separately or a just...

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Last post by jswagger
22 Jan 2019, 09:44
T25 seats fitting a T5

Last post by jas915 « 20 Jan 2019, 07:49
Replies: 3
by boab » 19 Jan 2019, 10:57

Hi, does anyone know if the captains seats in my T25 will fit onto a 2006 T5. Trying to change the double seat on the T5 to a single and really like...

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Last post by jas915
20 Jan 2019, 07:49
Welding - South Yorkshire/Sheffield

Last post by Wychall « 12 Jan 2019, 19:23
Replies: 9
by badgerwhisper » 10 Jan 2019, 21:06

Can anyone recommend a welder in the Sheffield region? I need a weld above the NS rear jacking point and the body shops I've contacted don't want to...

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Last post by Wychall
12 Jan 2019, 19:23
Sliding door issue, where to start looking?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Jan 2019, 19:06
Replies: 6
by Troopy » 12 Jan 2019, 10:52

I have developed an issue with my sliding door and can't figure out the cause.

I can shut and lock it, handle doesn't move and door won't budge when...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Jan 2019, 19:06
Possible useful link - window repair

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 Jan 2019, 14:40
Replies: 2
by Troopy » 12 Jan 2019, 09:26

Found this chap on eBay and thought the link may be useful to other members.

Have ordered some myself and will let members know what they are...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 Jan 2019, 14:40
Polishing a windscreen?

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jan 2019, 19:36
Replies: 6
by rollercoaster » 07 Jan 2019, 23:38

My screen is a bit sparkly at night, from oncoming lights,
you know its old and has a degree of fine scratches I guess.
Is it possible to polish...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jan 2019, 19:36
Reupholstered seats

Last post by garyd « 04 Jan 2019, 21:23
Replies: 1
by T25 Newbie » 04 Jan 2019, 18:43

I have had my camper for less than a year and am looking at doing more miles in it this year. Problem is after an hour or 2 driving it's pretty...

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Last post by garyd
04 Jan 2019, 21:23
Fitting a Taifun grill.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 23 Dec 2018, 12:41

by bigbadbob76 » 23 Dec 2018, 12:41

Having driven over my original grill (doh!) I've got a Taifun one and hella inner spots to replace it.
Anyone got any tips on fitting it?
The...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
23 Dec 2018, 12:41
OEM or aftermarket sliding door handle?

Last post by multisi « 23 Dec 2018, 11:43
Replies: 2
by Mw999 » 23 Dec 2018, 10:19

Hi everyone,

Question as above really, too much play laterally in the handle at risk of touching the door panel

I’ve tightened up the securing...

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Last post by multisi
23 Dec 2018, 11:43
Windscreen fitting cord.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Dec 2018, 10:14
Replies: 22
by Titus A Duxass » 18 Dec 2018, 20:07
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Greetings all,
I've got to fit a windscreen this weekend.
What diameter string/cord works best?
Cheers
TAD.
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Dec 2018, 10:14
Which wax for winter protection.

Last post by fazzer « 21 Dec 2018, 20:43
Replies: 3
by fazzer » 01 Dec 2018, 22:03

This year I've decided to keep using van through winter instead of covering it up.Ive heard people say don't cover it wax it,which is best wax to...

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Last post by fazzer
21 Dec 2018, 20:43
Swivel seatbase - missing parts.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 20 Dec 2018, 16:22
Replies: 5
by Titus A Duxass » 20 Dec 2018, 14:52

I think I'm missing some parts from my swivel seatbase.
Has anyone got a photo of what I'm missing?

Sent from my BTV-DL09 using Tapatalk

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
20 Dec 2018, 16:22
Bill of Materials for Land Rover Wing Mirrors required

Last post by rowlesy « 18 Dec 2018, 21:20
Replies: 28
by DoubleOSeven » 12 May 2015, 11:31
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Van details: 1.9 DG engine, 65 amp/hour alternator, 1984, crap wing mirrors
Description: Land Rover part numbers required to purchase (Manf. part #)...
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Last post by rowlesy
18 Dec 2018, 21:20
£4300 for welding

Last post by rowlesy « 18 Dec 2018, 21:12
Replies: 11
by sarahandthebear » 29 Nov 2018, 19:07

We need a few jobs done on the van the main one being the front window as it leaks. The welder quoted us worst case scenario £1200 for the front...

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Last post by rowlesy
18 Dec 2018, 21:12
Westfalia Luggage Rack Wind Noise/Reasonance

Last post by adie89 « 11 Dec 2018, 15:39
Replies: 9
by mshaw1980 » 07 Dec 2018, 13:07

Hi all

Have noticed whilst driving around 60mph that the front of my luggage rack reasonates against the roof of the van sometimes and also causes...

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Last post by adie89
11 Dec 2018, 15:39
front seats

Last post by DanTrooper « 05 Dec 2018, 22:05
Replies: 2
by gutmeg » 03 Sep 2017, 19:23

Hi there ladies and gents, have not posted for a while. I after a bit of advice please. I have been attempting to purchase a pair of replacement...

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Last post by DanTrooper
05 Dec 2018, 22:05
Van back from Paint, now where are all those bits..

Last post by adie89 « 04 Dec 2018, 19:07
Replies: 7
by 100leelee » 02 Dec 2018, 20:48

Got the van back from paint.. all those hours over the past 15 months cutting out, scraping under seal off and welding new panels all seems worth...

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Last post by adie89
04 Dec 2018, 19:07
Rust starting bottom of door, seals the problem?

Last post by Ant-t « 01 Dec 2018, 21:19
Replies: 1
by Swebby » 30 Nov 2018, 14:43

Hi all,

Just been doing some surface rust repair to the driver side step and noticed that the problem looks to have started due to water from the...

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Last post by Ant-t
01 Dec 2018, 21:19
Painting a hightop

Last post by hightop ratty « 27 Nov 2018, 10:42
Replies: 8
by Stirls » 19 Nov 2018, 23:43

I'm thinking of painting the hightop on my van, its very dull and flat and has a tendency to go a bit green in the winter.
I was thinking of using...

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Last post by hightop ratty
27 Nov 2018, 10:42
What do you call these kind of seatbelts

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Nov 2018, 09:07
Replies: 3
by Fun. » 27 Nov 2018, 08:48

Hi All

A while since I last posted, I'm looking into options for rear seats in my van, in initially I was thinking of taking whole interior out to...

3 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Nov 2018, 09:07
aerial

Last post by Mocki « 23 Nov 2018, 07:26
Replies: 2
by GarethC » 22 Nov 2018, 15:09

I want to replace the aerial on the van....but I need to get a spanner behind the one that is now fitted (on the A pillar). Whats the easiest way to...

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Last post by Mocki
23 Nov 2018, 07:26
Airflow plates

Last post by triggermala « 20 Nov 2018, 14:52

by triggermala » 20 Nov 2018, 14:52

Hi. I need to replace the airflow plates either side of the engine bay. What's the best way to gain better accsess to this area to tackle them. Is it...

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Last post by triggermala
20 Nov 2018, 14:52
Media Blasting vs Angle Grinding

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 Nov 2018, 23:02
Replies: 9
by The Hairy Camper » 17 Nov 2018, 19:44

I had a go with my media blaster today, cleaned up some areas on the van and had a short blast at the towbar.

The media blaster is quicker and can...

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 Nov 2018, 23:02
Sliding Door Wont Open From Outside

Last post by R0B « 19 Nov 2018, 19:36
Replies: 3
by Al3x147 » 18 Nov 2018, 17:38

Hi, I have a 1983 van and the sliding door can't be opened from outside. The interior handle works fine but the exterior handle will only lift the...

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Last post by R0B
19 Nov 2018, 19:36
Removing Sliding Door

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Nov 2018, 12:57
Replies: 2
by garyd » 19 Nov 2018, 10:37

OK - memory is failing me. I seem to recall reading that there is a way to remove the (late type, 1990) sliding door without dismantling everything....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Nov 2018, 12:57
Adjusting the sliding door

Last post by garyd « 19 Nov 2018, 10:29
Replies: 4
by Michael4 » 30 Sep 2018, 10:46

Can't seem to find any reference to this either here or in Haynes but how do you adjust the back of the sliding door?

On our van the front of the...

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Last post by garyd
19 Nov 2018, 10:29
Filler in rear corners

Last post by adie89 « 18 Nov 2018, 21:06
Replies: 3
by The Hairy Camper » 15 Nov 2018, 15:09

So I went at the rear corners during my lunchtime today. Looks like the corners had rusted and someone has used a fair amount of filler to cover it...

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Last post by adie89
18 Nov 2018, 21:06
Bodywork details

Last post by kentishvanman « 17 Nov 2018, 18:17

by kentishvanman » 17 Nov 2018, 18:17

Hi,
I have the 'common' hightop rainwater leak and cannot trace where the rain enters. I know where it shows itself and that is
over the door in...

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Last post by kentishvanman
17 Nov 2018, 18:17
Removing Towbar

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 14 Nov 2018, 21:02
Replies: 20
by The Hairy Camper » 11 Nov 2018, 16:23
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Just had a go at removing my towbar today. Managed to get 2 bolts out, but another 2 are doing the usual old rusted and not shifting routine.

Just...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
14 Nov 2018, 21:02
Panel beating

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 14 Nov 2018, 17:01
Replies: 18
by itchyfeet » 11 Nov 2018, 16:56
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Can't buy this part so had a go at making it today :D

Screen corner by Paul_Barr , on Flickr
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
14 Nov 2018, 17:01
Pinstriping on a roll

Last post by Ant-t « 13 Nov 2018, 19:50
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 13 Nov 2018, 08:45

I'm thinking of adding some pinstripe decals to the side of my van. Does anyone know where I can buy pinstriping decals on a roll rather than cut to...

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Last post by Ant-t
13 Nov 2018, 19:50
Do I buy a MIG welder?

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Nov 2018, 10:03
Replies: 17
by TobyGilden » 03 Mar 2015, 20:12
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I have unfortunately found a few patches of rust on my recently purchased rust free van. And from my understanding the rust is an MOT failure (within...
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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Nov 2018, 10:03
Combicolor question re. seamsealer

Last post by boatbuilder « 13 Nov 2018, 08:44
Replies: 3
by syncroandy » 31 Oct 2018, 09:58

Just a quick question to those on here experienced with using Rustoleum Combicolor.

I'm using it brushed on after a few bits of welding under my...

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Last post by boatbuilder
13 Nov 2018, 08:44
Front grill - bolt / screw / clip size

Last post by muttleypup « 12 Nov 2018, 22:19
Replies: 1
by HW182 » 12 Nov 2018, 20:36

Hi all, random one. Can anyone tell me the bolt / screw / clip size I’d need to fit the front grill (1988 - single round headlights of that makes a...

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Last post by muttleypup
12 Nov 2018, 22:19
About style...

Last post by Michael4 « 12 Nov 2018, 11:31
Replies: 7
by Michael4 » 05 Nov 2018, 08:47

Doing some bodywork and general rust...do I keep the Devon stripes or get rid of them?

IMG_3633 by dralowid , on Flickr

(the VW stickers will go,...

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Last post by Michael4
12 Nov 2018, 11:31
Anyone know a good welder? North East.

Last post by RogerT « 11 Nov 2018, 22:23
Replies: 10
by Andyroo » 19 Oct 2018, 16:18

Hi,

Does anyone know a good, reliable, trustworthy welder in the north east (around Newcastle or Durham) with T25 experience?
Just about every panel...

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Last post by RogerT
11 Nov 2018, 22:23
What is this then?? Putty??

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 10 Nov 2018, 23:03
Replies: 5
by The Hairy Camper » 10 Nov 2018, 17:20

So i was removing the more bits of rust and parts from the engine bay today and found this stuff:

It cam off here. It doesn't look like a weld,...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
10 Nov 2018, 23:03
Chassis Rust

Last post by 300CE « 06 Nov 2018, 15:08
Replies: 13
by The Hairy Camper » 02 Nov 2018, 23:51

So i was removing more parts from the engine bay today in preparation for media blasting.
Last year i noticed this part of the Chassis was a little...

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Last post by 300CE
06 Nov 2018, 15:08
Temperature dependant sliding door closing!

Last post by T25Convert « 03 Nov 2018, 11:09
Replies: 3
by T25Convert » 02 Nov 2018, 09:21

Right, I'm confused (again!).

Sliding for works spot on, as long as it's warmer than about 5 degrees out. If it's colder than this, it doesn't...

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Last post by T25Convert
03 Nov 2018, 11:09
Body panel part numbers

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 31 Oct 2018, 21:58
Replies: 2
by D34dR4bb17 » 31 Oct 2018, 21:54

Does anyone know where to find part numbers for body panels? I need an inner rear left panel, and I can only find the right one online. Maybe if I...

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Last post by D34dR4bb17
31 Oct 2018, 21:58
Fititng 3 point seat belts - Reccomendations

Last post by RogerT « 31 Oct 2018, 21:10
Replies: 2
by HW182 » 25 Oct 2018, 08:29

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a company who would supply and fit 2 x rear 3 point seatbelts in my camper (Nottingham / surrounding areas preferable)....

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Last post by RogerT
31 Oct 2018, 21:10
Different sliding door "catches"

Last post by MagicWagon « 31 Oct 2018, 10:26
Replies: 8
by MagicWagon » 23 Oct 2018, 06:55

I have two T25s at the moment. A 1981 autosleeper Aircooled and a 1983 devon Aircooled.
On the autosleeper, the sliding door opens really easily from...

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Last post by MagicWagon
31 Oct 2018, 10:26
Removing Engine Bars

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 30 Oct 2018, 16:35
Replies: 5
by The Hairy Camper » 14 Oct 2018, 23:40

So i removed the engine from my van recently, had to unbolt the engine bars as the bolts holding the engine in were nice and rusty :D

I'm sorting...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
30 Oct 2018, 16:35
Fitting hens teeth to the rear

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 28 Oct 2018, 17:25
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by D34dR4bb17 » 27 Oct 2018, 19:11

Looking to fit the above to the back of the van instead of a tailgate, as I reckon they'll be easier to find!

Finding a good quality tailgate is...

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Last post by D34dR4bb17
28 Oct 2018, 17:25
Banjo cable tailgate thingymajig

Last post by Savara « 28 Oct 2018, 09:07
Replies: 4
by Savara » 26 Oct 2018, 14:17

Hi all. Ok, I've heard these called banjos before or gaiters, anyway, where can i get two of them for the tailgate?!

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28 Oct 2018, 09:07

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