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Sliding door lock problems

Last post by maxstu « 21 Apr 2019, 21:04
Replies: 1
by matthew13 » 20 Apr 2019, 19:28

I have a 1983 T25 2 ltr petrol van, and today i opened the sliding door as per normal but now it wont shut!! The sliding door rear catch mechanism (...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Apr 2019, 21:04
Sliding rear DOKA window locks (Latches)

Last post by rollercoaster « 20 Apr 2019, 09:18
Replies: 7
by rollercoaster » 18 Apr 2019, 18:12

Locks dont seem to lock!
Fiddled with them a bit but nothing obvious to do,
anyone experienced this?
How does one dismantle them to see inside?
They...

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Last post by rollercoaster
20 Apr 2019, 09:18
Bumper Overriders?

Last post by Aidan « 19 Apr 2019, 07:49
Replies: 6
by blakeys80 » 31 Jan 2019, 09:56

Hello All, am I right in thinking that the Overriders I have seen on some T25s are US spec, and weren't available over here?
Also, will the late bay...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Apr 2019, 07:49
Stretchable van lining carpet

Last post by Michael4 « 15 Apr 2019, 21:44
Replies: 5
by Michael4 » 14 Apr 2019, 13:57

Lining carpet seems to come in a number of qualities/weights from different suppliers.

Any recommendations?

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Last post by Michael4
15 Apr 2019, 21:44
Seat belt knob

Last post by Wychall « 15 Apr 2019, 18:16
Replies: 4
by Wychall » 14 Apr 2019, 14:26

Can anyone enlighten me as to how to remove the upper drivers seat belt mounting? It is the height adjustable one. I guess the knob needs to come off...

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Last post by Wychall
15 Apr 2019, 18:16
Screwing around?

Last post by ZsZ « 11 Apr 2019, 14:51
Replies: 5
by Wychall » 10 Apr 2019, 19:28

Can anyone identify these screws and suggest a supplier please? They are plentiful in my 'bus so I assume they are original VW, but I have not been...

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Last post by ZsZ
11 Apr 2019, 14:51
MOT fail on hole in doorstep

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 11 Apr 2019, 09:40
Replies: 16
by mariner » 09 Apr 2019, 08:11
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Hi all. Van has just failed it’s MOT due to a hole in the nearside doorstep. Bit surprised by this as didn’t think it would be classed as structural...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
11 Apr 2019, 09:40
Swivel Seat Base Swivel Guides

Last post by Oilline « 09 Apr 2019, 15:10

by Oilline » 09 Apr 2019, 15:10

I have a swivel seat base which i presumed was a Westfalia one. It does not have any guide bushes or any provision for guide bushes. These are the...

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Last post by Oilline
09 Apr 2019, 15:10
Devon roof identification

Last post by Michael4 « 08 Apr 2019, 15:37

by Michael4 » 08 Apr 2019, 15:37

Now...I know you all despise Devons and would only tolerate luxury in your Westys but...I am getting mixed advice about this roof.

Is it an Aerotop?...

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Last post by Michael4
08 Apr 2019, 15:37
Autosleeper Pop-top Roof Bonding Fail. Why?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 07 Apr 2019, 10:51
Replies: 9
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:04

So 3 years ago just before I moved abroad for work I hastily bonded my Autosleeper Poptop Roof back down to my van using Sikaflex.

I cleaned up the...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
07 Apr 2019, 10:51
Sliding Door Lock Barrel

Last post by Oilline « 07 Apr 2019, 08:44
Replies: 2
by Oilline » 05 Apr 2019, 17:52

Can anybody tell me how to remove the lock barrel from a late sliding door handle? Thanks

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Last post by Oilline
07 Apr 2019, 08:44
Window rubbers

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Apr 2019, 14:24
Replies: 1
by Michael4 » 01 Apr 2019, 09:21

It is a Devon conversion from a van.

Inevitably there is rust around the windows. It would have been nice if Devon had embraced the concept of...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Apr 2019, 14:24
Heater Tunnel between Seats Removal

Last post by Oilline « 01 Apr 2019, 19:16
Replies: 3
by Oilline » 01 Apr 2019, 16:03

Can some one tell he how the heater tunnel is fixed at the front below the gear stick.
I can see 2 black caps, are there screw heads under there ....

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Last post by Oilline
01 Apr 2019, 19:16
T3/t25 POP Top Canvas

Last post by knightman2749 « 31 Mar 2019, 18:30

by knightman2749 » 31 Mar 2019, 18:30

Hi. I put my hand through the front of the canvas of my pop top.

Who is the best supplier to source a replacement for my 1989 T3 Wesfalia...

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Last post by knightman2749
31 Mar 2019, 18:30
Sliding door rail repair panel

Last post by adie89 « 26 Mar 2019, 21:01
Replies: 1
by Cyrus » 23 Mar 2019, 14:53

Hi I have just returned from the darkside (Facebook) and I need to repair the part that holds the sliding door rail. (My door keeps falling off) the...

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Last post by adie89
26 Mar 2019, 21:01
Autosleeper window seals + fibreglass shroud

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 26 Mar 2019, 19:25
Replies: 6
by willpom » 10 Mar 2019, 18:44

Hi

Any Autosleeper owners replaced their window seals. What did you use to fit the fibreglass shrouds as well?

I got some seals from JK but failed...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
26 Mar 2019, 19:25
Window seals

Last post by markdspark « 26 Mar 2019, 17:24
Replies: 3
by markdspark » 14 Oct 2018, 10:45

1982 Diamond conversion window replacement problem. {half height top}

9 years ago I replaced the rubber on the sliding door window. At the end, the...

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Last post by markdspark
26 Mar 2019, 17:24
Lock barrels, tumblers..

Last post by rollercoaster « 25 Mar 2019, 22:30
Replies: 7
by rollercoaster » 28 Nov 2018, 17:02

this is one of those jobs that I have been putting off in the hope that I could find someone else to do it!
For some reason none of the exterior lock...

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Last post by rollercoaster
25 Mar 2019, 22:30
Replacement Fiamma rooflight

Last post by Roaming Homes « 24 Mar 2019, 18:23

by Roaming Homes » 24 Mar 2019, 18:23

Hi everyone. Newbie here. Trying to find a replacement rooflight for a customers bus. The current rooflight is for a 355x355 cutout. Where it has...

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Last post by Roaming Homes
24 Mar 2019, 18:23
Swivel Seats

Last post by T25Convert « 18 Mar 2019, 20:19
Replies: 10
by T25Convert » 18 Mar 2019, 08:58

Some advice from those with swivel seats please.

Looking at the Sportscraft bases (like this ).

Does the drivers seat actually swivel 180 degrees,...

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Last post by T25Convert
18 Mar 2019, 20:19
Hitop to pop top

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Mar 2019, 17:14
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 08 Mar 2019, 16:23

Kids are too big now for a high top. It would normally be sensible to sell mine and buy a pop top but I've spent so much time and money on engines...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Mar 2019, 17:14
Repairing gutters on Westfalia hightop

Last post by YellowVan « 17 Mar 2019, 14:53
Replies: 1
by sweetaswesty » 24 Feb 2019, 18:27

I’ve taken the fibreglass roof off our Westfalia Hightop in order to fix the rot in the gutters and the inner section of roof.
However I’m...

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Last post by YellowVan
17 Mar 2019, 14:53
DEVON FULL ROOF LIFT

Last post by Michael4 « 15 Mar 2019, 09:23
Replies: 6
by wedgie kray » 11 Feb 2019, 19:13

hi guy's still struggling to get measurements for replacement struts for my devon moonraker full roof lift with 4 struts.all the original markings...

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Last post by Michael4
15 Mar 2019, 09:23
Biddick 3/4 width seat bed/M1

Last post by Born Too Late « 12 Mar 2019, 13:34

by Born Too Late » 12 Mar 2019, 13:34

Apologies for another rock n roll bed post! Does anyone have either one of these rock n roll beds who could take a measurement for me?

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Last post by Born Too Late
12 Mar 2019, 13:34
Adding mesh sun visor

Last post by clift_d « 11 Mar 2019, 10:04
Replies: 8
by MagicWagon » 13 Feb 2019, 10:28

I'm thinking of adding a mesh sun visor thingy like these
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Last post by clift_d
11 Mar 2019, 10:04
How does this Rock+Roll bed fit?

Last post by Rtmgsn « 04 Mar 2019, 11:11
Replies: 8
by Rtmgsn » 25 Feb 2019, 17:48

Believe this is from an early 81/82 camper.

Advice on fitting it correctly would be grand.
Slightly confused as to how the brackets/arms in the...

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Last post by Rtmgsn
04 Mar 2019, 11:11
Rear Window Rubbers

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Feb 2019, 13:52
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 25 Feb 2019, 12:01

Hi,

I need to replace my rear window rubber as it leaves black stains all down the back of the tailgate and I have a small leak internally.

It is a...

3 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Feb 2019, 13:52
Engine vents ?

Last post by clift_d « 22 Feb 2019, 22:08
Replies: 9
by Da dan » 21 Feb 2019, 12:24

I’ve attached a picture to show you my thoughts. I’ve only just realised that the vents look like they are upside down which I thought was my mistake...

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Last post by clift_d
22 Feb 2019, 22:08
Removing old overspray from rubber and plastic parts

Last post by 937carrera « 22 Feb 2019, 20:30
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 10 Feb 2019, 19:23

I've got the problem of some speckled overspray on some SA mudflaps (PU rubber) and also on some rubber floor mats.
Any advice on safe removal is...

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Last post by 937carrera
22 Feb 2019, 20:30
Weather proofing.

Last post by Da dan « 21 Feb 2019, 22:00
Replies: 2
by simonpdi » 16 Feb 2019, 21:07

Hi, my T3 is off the road for winter. Has anyone any advise on the best cover to buy as I’ve not longer got covered storage.

Sent from my iPhone...

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Last post by Da dan
21 Feb 2019, 22:00
T25 B32 Paint Code

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Feb 2019, 14:20
Replies: 1
by Jrobb2000 » 19 Feb 2019, 14:01

Hi Guys,

Thinking of painting my westfalia gun metal and really like the Porsche B32 colour.

Any idea of paint code??

Thanks,

JJ

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Last post by ZsZ
19 Feb 2019, 14:20
t25 seats to t4 captains seats

Last post by Cobra88 « 17 Feb 2019, 17:13
Replies: 1
by jan » 10 Feb 2019, 15:30

Hi Guys and Girls,
not a new topic but I'm getting totally confused. ( maybe the bad head cold isn't helping??) I have just bought a couple of late...

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Last post by Cobra88
17 Feb 2019, 17:13
Panel repairs around windows

Last post by 2011dandd « 13 Feb 2019, 08:32
Replies: 7
by 2011dandd » 06 Feb 2019, 16:27

Hi has anyone attempted repairing the cut outs where the windows are let in? i.e the rust that grows each time a look at the bottom of the glass...

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Last post by 2011dandd
13 Feb 2019, 08:32
Where to get Welding Gas!

Last post by clift_d « 11 Feb 2019, 13:20
Replies: 12
by The Hairy Camper » 10 Feb 2019, 19:25

Hi people, not sure where to put this topic...so mods please feel free to move!!

My buddy is helping me weld my van up in the next couple of weeks,...

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Last post by clift_d
11 Feb 2019, 13:20
Brickwerks Mud Flaps

Last post by Dobble « 08 Feb 2019, 14:09
Replies: 5
by drumsofdoom » 08 Feb 2019, 13:11

Hi everybody,

have any of you fitted these?

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there's...

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Last post by Dobble
08 Feb 2019, 14:09
Height of t4 seat

Last post by what2do « 08 Feb 2019, 07:59
Replies: 3
by mariner » 05 Feb 2019, 16:27

Hi all. Been looking at refurbing/changing the front seats for a while now. Have ruled out getting them reupholstered due to cost, and covering them...

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Last post by what2do
08 Feb 2019, 07:59
Crew cab sills

Last post by obbig « 07 Feb 2019, 19:36

by obbig » 07 Feb 2019, 19:36

Hi I'm struggling with the under treasure chest door sills, brickwerks will maybe in the year getting repros.
Can't wait if I can find the...

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Last post by obbig
07 Feb 2019, 19:36
Sliding door

Last post by multisi « 05 Feb 2019, 09:29
Replies: 2
by RLG » 05 Feb 2019, 07:51

Will a sliding door from a 82 bus fit a 86 bus are there any differences ?

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Last post by multisi
05 Feb 2019, 09:29
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...

3 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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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04 Jan 2019, 21:23

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