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Removing Sliding Door

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Nov 2018, 12:57
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by Savara
28 Oct 2018, 09:07
Factory body kit + seam rash

Last post by naff_monk « 27 Oct 2018, 09:06
Replies: 16
by naff_monk » 21 Oct 2018, 11:51
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Afternoon

I’m looking at an Atlantic this week that’s got some visible seam rash, nothing that’s going to scare me away but I’d really like to see...
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Last post by naff_monk
27 Oct 2018, 09:06
Replacing the Front Deformation Panel

Last post by Snowmark « 25 Oct 2018, 15:50
Replies: 3
by Snowmark » 25 Oct 2018, 11:40

What are the options for replacing the front deformation panel behind the front bumper?

People have mentioned that there is an aftermarket panel...

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Last post by Snowmark
25 Oct 2018, 15:50
Welding reccomendations - Nottingham / surrounding areas

Last post by HW182 « 25 Oct 2018, 08:25

by HW182 » 25 Oct 2018, 08:25

Hi all, i hope one of you may be able to help with a reccomendation for a welder for some work i will need doing on my van (Preferably in Nottingham...

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Last post by HW182
25 Oct 2018, 08:25
Window seal kits

Last post by R0B « 24 Oct 2018, 14:55
Replies: 3
by 1.9t25vw » 22 Oct 2018, 10:29

Hi everyone, could anybody recommend what are the best complete Windows seal kits to get for a T25 Caravelle with genuine windows and where to get...

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Last post by R0B
24 Oct 2018, 14:55
Drivers Door Wind Noise

Last post by adie89 « 23 Oct 2018, 21:08
Replies: 12
by mshaw1980 » 22 Oct 2018, 11:54

Hello

The wind noise from the top corner of the drivers door is horrendous when at 50mph. Its literally like sitting in a castle without windows...

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Last post by adie89
23 Oct 2018, 21:08
Best to buy a new panel?

Last post by Swebby « 22 Oct 2018, 19:52
Replies: 4
by Swebby » 22 Oct 2018, 13:52

I was dealing with a bit of rust which called for me to take part of the rear bumper off. Managed to find a lot more rust!
My thoughts are it is...

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Last post by Swebby
22 Oct 2018, 19:52
Perished rubber on door window

Last post by HW182 « 22 Oct 2018, 19:50
Replies: 2
by HW182 » 22 Oct 2018, 15:12

Hi all, can anyone point me in the direction of where to pick up some new rubber for the drivers side front window at the bottom (the bit in which...

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Last post by HW182
22 Oct 2018, 19:50
Auto gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Nov 2018, 10:41
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 19 Oct 2018, 18:55

My van's been in for gearbox problems *for 3 weeks) garage not replying same old same old) so no idea what's going on. Found a used box for sale with...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Nov 2018, 10:41
Rear Door on T25 rain collector

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 Oct 2018, 17:00
Replies: 4
by gutmeg » 18 Oct 2018, 16:37

Hi All
Hope all well with everybody.
A question for all you T25 owners, I have a 1984 T25 Holdsworth pop-top conversion 1.9 standard petrol. After...

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 Oct 2018, 17:00
High top leaks

Last post by salgarfi « 19 Oct 2018, 16:03
Replies: 35
by kentishvanman » 06 Oct 2018, 17:31
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My high top leaks. Doesn't everyones?.
I replaced all the sealant 4/5 years ago and recently sealed all the little cracks where the sealant has...
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Last post by salgarfi
19 Oct 2018, 16:03
Seams

Last post by Smcknighty « 19 Oct 2018, 12:48
Replies: 7
by Mark rock » 17 Oct 2018, 12:26

I guess this has been covered before but if anyone can advise best course of action. Bought a 1985 vw autosleeper that needs some restoration work ,...

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Last post by Smcknighty
19 Oct 2018, 12:48
touch up paint

Last post by bigherb « 19 Oct 2018, 07:20
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by tonic » 18 Oct 2018, 18:33

Hi Does anyone know where i can get a spray can of paint for my van. It is escorial green t6a, i only need a couple of tins. Thanks

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Last post by bigherb
19 Oct 2018, 07:20
'pastel white' doesn't match - any suggestion??

Last post by Ian and Lins « 17 Oct 2018, 09:57
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by Just_Kitt » 13 Oct 2018, 11:51

I'm re-doing a wheel arch on the van (needed to be bent out after some clever fool went into the side of it) and the HYCOTE Double Acrylic Volkswagen...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
17 Oct 2018, 09:57
cab doors chrome trim

Last post by rob1927 « 16 Oct 2018, 12:35
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by rob1927 » 15 Oct 2018, 20:08

Hello all, does anyone know where i could put my hands on the chrome trim that goes around the windows on the cab doors of a t3? I'm currently...

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Last post by rob1927
16 Oct 2018, 12:35
Base material for interior panels/door cards

Last post by R0B « 15 Oct 2018, 16:17
Replies: 14
by CJH » 13 Oct 2018, 11:30

When I bought my van about 5 years ago I did a quick 'interim' refit of the interior panels, using pre-cut 3.6mm ply panels covered in lining carpet....

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Last post by R0B
15 Oct 2018, 16:17
replacement window rubbers seals needed

Last post by hightop ratty « 15 Oct 2018, 14:03
Replies: 9
by KJB » 19 Aug 2018, 12:55

Hi All, just wondering if anyone out there can help. We have a 1985 T25 panel van conversion, Not sure what conversion though in the Sheffield area....

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Last post by hightop ratty
15 Oct 2018, 14:03
Fuel filler neck

Last post by Michael4 « 15 Oct 2018, 11:05
Replies: 1
by Michael4 » 15 Oct 2018, 10:59

How do you remove the fuel filler neck? I need to remove mine to get at the inevitable rust.

If it is something very obvious and simple then I...

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Last post by Michael4
15 Oct 2018, 11:05
Trying to sort out a leaking hightop

Last post by mikes.bus « 12 Oct 2018, 20:54
Replies: 11
by mikes.bus » 14 May 2018, 09:47

My new van has a leaking hightop which, judging by the amount off sealant in the gutter channels, has been a problem for a long time.
In the long...

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Last post by mikes.bus
12 Oct 2018, 20:54
Windows...a thought.

Last post by Michael4 « 11 Oct 2018, 21:59

by Michael4 » 11 Oct 2018, 21:59

Our Devon Moonraker was converted from a Transporter van. As such it has side windows that were cut out of the panels and don't look that great. What...

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Last post by Michael4
11 Oct 2018, 21:59
New poster after seal advice

Last post by Mark rock « 11 Oct 2018, 20:23
Replies: 5
by Mark rock » 11 Oct 2018, 17:28

Hi all
First post of many , out of the VW game for the last 10 years or so and have now come round to buying a 1985 autosleeer which is in need of...

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Last post by Mark rock
11 Oct 2018, 20:23
Interior suppliers

Last post by Troopy « 09 Oct 2018, 15:59
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 07 Oct 2018, 16:48

Can anyone recommend a good supplier of interiors including kitchen fittings and R'n'R beds?

Done a search and looked at a few websites but can't...

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Last post by Troopy
09 Oct 2018, 15:59
Apllication diagram/spray diagram for Dinitrol/Waxoyl etc.

Last post by Savara « 09 Oct 2018, 12:55
Replies: 3
by Savara » 09 Oct 2018, 12:15

Hi all. The van is booked in for a Dinitrol service shortly and the guys at the garage have asked if I can provide an application chart/spray diagram...

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Last post by Savara
09 Oct 2018, 12:55
Insert witty title here

Last post by Walrus « 07 Oct 2018, 17:58
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by Walrus » 07 May 2018, 13:54
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After putting it off until after the welding course and finding somewhere undercover to work, the task has begun.

The roof is held down...
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Last post by Walrus
07 Oct 2018, 17:58
Fibreglass tailgate - a solution?

Last post by nicq « 06 Oct 2018, 14:41
Replies: 10
by KCsRocketship » 09 Apr 2015, 06:53

Hi there,

I've searched for something already on this but didn't find anything.

The bottom lip of my T25 (1981) tailgate is a big piece of...

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Last post by nicq
06 Oct 2018, 14:41
Rock n roll bed hinges

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Oct 2018, 21:06
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 05 Oct 2018, 15:18

Where do I get these please?

thinking of putting a full width seat in the tin top so may as well be a rock n roll so it folds down making the van...

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Oct 2018, 21:06
Bumper Plugs(?)

Last post by Smcknighty « 04 Oct 2018, 20:08
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by The Hairy Camper » 13 Sep 2018, 15:01
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Most likely a daft question, but anyone know of a good way to remove these plugs from the bumper wings?

I ended up using a hammer and the...
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Last post by Smcknighty
04 Oct 2018, 20:08
Fitting side bars

Last post by happy van « 02 Oct 2018, 16:24
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by happy van » 02 Oct 2018, 13:05

Hi just got some 2nd hand side bars and was wondering what is the best way to fit the to the jacking points thanks.

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Last post by happy van
02 Oct 2018, 16:24
Good auto paint store near Southend?

Last post by 300CE « 30 Sep 2018, 12:33
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by Swebby » 30 Sep 2018, 10:44

Just running out of some paint left by previous owner which wasn't the best match anyway. Hear there might be a place on Canvey, which is easy for me...

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Last post by 300CE
30 Sep 2018, 12:33
Step on the side door

Last post by Jeff J « 28 Sep 2018, 04:10
Replies: 8
by Ian and Lins » 13 Aug 2018, 19:19

Oooh, we must be getting a bit older. Has anyone put a step under the sliding door to help you in? I don't want anything fancy.

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28 Sep 2018, 04:10

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