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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
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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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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
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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
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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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 16
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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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Last post by Jeff J
28 Sep 2018, 04:10
A very basic question about paint

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Sep 2018, 18:59
Replies: 8
by Michael4 » 24 Sep 2018, 13:21

When I were a nipper we would touch up or paint bits of our cars with brushing cellulose. There was knack to it but results could be acceptable and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Sep 2018, 18:59
Under body paint/protection

Last post by Dubworth « 25 Sep 2018, 09:17
Replies: 7
by Katheleenthevan » 20 Sep 2018, 15:35

Hi all,

I'm sure it's been covered already but I'm looking to see what's the best way to treat underneath the van. I want to clean it all back and...

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Last post by Dubworth
25 Sep 2018, 09:17
Best adhesive for seals, mainly engine bay

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Sep 2018, 19:58
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 23 Sep 2018, 15:53

Any advice on this guys?

I am assuming that the engine bay seal would need something that wouldn't go brittle with heat

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Sep 2018, 19:58
Door Mirrors

Last post by gutmeg « 23 Sep 2018, 14:58
Replies: 3
by gutmeg » 23 Sep 2018, 14:06

Hi All
Hope all well with all of you.
I went away for a few days this week, and whilst driving my door mirror snapped off . I have to admit it was JK...

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Last post by gutmeg
23 Sep 2018, 14:58
Welding new cab steps

Last post by Savara « 22 Sep 2018, 08:49
Replies: 4
by Savara » 06 Aug 2018, 11:07

I'm about to get the van treated with Dinitrol and the last bits (that I can see, lol) of significant rust is the front cab steps. I'm looking to...

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Last post by Savara
22 Sep 2018, 08:49
Refurbished my Porsche steering wheel

Last post by bobby-gg « 20 Sep 2018, 04:57
Replies: 3
by bobby-gg » 12 Aug 2018, 12:39

I picked this up very cheap at my local scrapyard a while back, used it last summer but the leather was really bad, eventually plucked up the courage...

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Last post by bobby-gg
20 Sep 2018, 04:57
Refurbing cab seats

Last post by petethefeet « 18 Sep 2018, 20:18
Replies: 4
by mariner » 17 Sep 2018, 18:53

Hi all, just wondering whether anyone has any experience of this.

I’ve been quoted £550 to re-cover the back seat and large cushion which seems...

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Last post by petethefeet
18 Sep 2018, 20:18
Advice on rear arch repair

Last post by dogbreath100 « 18 Sep 2018, 13:55
Replies: 10
by markysparky71 » 12 Sep 2018, 20:04

After some over enthusiastic cleaning out of my rusty seams my pick has disappeared within the rear arch about 9 inches of corroded seam directly...

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Last post by dogbreath100
18 Sep 2018, 13:55
Front Floor pans & door steps

Last post by fazzer « 18 Sep 2018, 12:23
Replies: 4
by Wesley » 17 Sep 2018, 18:38

Evening all,

I’m caught in 2 minds and hoping someone can educate me a little please.

My van (caravelle 1989 1.9 petrol) is currently being worked...

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Last post by fazzer
18 Sep 2018, 12:23
Door Steps MOT Fail?

Last post by TheDocmeister « 18 Sep 2018, 11:41
Replies: 31
by TheDocmeister » 02 Aug 2018, 09:48
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I've just had a text to tell me that the van has failed it's MOT on corrosion of the door steps. Major fail vehicle structure corroded to the extent...
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Last post by TheDocmeister
18 Sep 2018, 11:41
JK 'extra thick' chrome bumpers

Last post by Smcknighty « 13 Sep 2018, 19:21
Replies: 23
by CJH » 10 Sep 2018, 10:35
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Has anyone tried Just Kampers' 'extra thick' chrome bumpers ? What's the fit like, and the quality of the chrome? I'm well aware of the pitfalls of...
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Last post by Smcknighty
13 Sep 2018, 19:21
Swapping Lock Barrel in Sliding Door Handle ?

Last post by adie89 « 10 Sep 2018, 21:27
Replies: 45
by Mickyfin » 01 Sep 2011, 14:04
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Hi everyone, hope you are well, the weekend is almost upon us, so wish you a great weekend.!

My sliding door handle is snapped, and after acquiring...
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Last post by adie89
10 Sep 2018, 21:27

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