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Holdsworth T25 roof luggage drain

Last post by persil03 « 18 Jun 2018, 13:55
Replies: 6
by persil03 » 13 Jun 2018, 09:21

Hi All, I have a 1985 Holdsworth T25 pop top. There a leak in the cab (on both sides) coming from the drain holes in the roof luggage section (see...

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Last post by persil03
18 Jun 2018, 13:55
Louvre window

Last post by Jeff J « 18 Jun 2018, 04:35
Replies: 6
by Rodney Hopalong » 13 Jun 2018, 15:01

I have a 1985 Devon conversion with Louvre windows over the sink they are quite rattly I was thinking of replacing them with sliding window kit from...

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Last post by Jeff J
18 Jun 2018, 04:35
Tailgate badge removal

Last post by phinw « 13 Jun 2018, 10:27
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 12 Jun 2018, 15:06

I'm replacing one of my tailgate badges, can anyone give any pointers on how to remove the old plastic badge and fit the new one?

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Last post by phinw
13 Jun 2018, 10:27
drivers window alignment

Last post by islandboy « 12 Jun 2018, 16:28

by islandboy » 12 Jun 2018, 16:28

When I wind the window up, it doesn't travel in a straight line and I have to keep straightening it as I wind.
Have stripped the door down and moved...

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Last post by islandboy
12 Jun 2018, 16:28
early or late sliding doors

Last post by Thorssen « 12 Jun 2018, 12:08
Replies: 4
by Thorssen » 11 Jun 2018, 15:35

Hi

Can anyone help explain how to identify early or late sliding doors? I did find a post referred to in earlier chats, but the link is broken...

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Last post by Thorssen
12 Jun 2018, 12:08
bodyworks in sussex

Last post by Ant-t « 11 Jun 2018, 20:51
Replies: 1
by chaslinn » 11 Jun 2018, 12:49

Sorry if this has been done to death but I am a relative newbie on this forum. I have a rusty T25 (no surprise) which needs some bodywork TLC but...

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Last post by Ant-t
11 Jun 2018, 20:51
Leaky sliding door seal

Last post by ChrisTriple « 11 Jun 2018, 17:34
Replies: 3
by ChrisTriple » 03 Jun 2018, 11:59

Hello all

I have a very leaky door seal, they were all replaced when I had the van restored 18 month or so ago.

I’ve tried adjusting the door but...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
11 Jun 2018, 17:34
Window Seals for Converted Panel Van

Last post by mshaw1980 « 11 Jun 2018, 11:43

by mshaw1980 » 11 Jun 2018, 11:43

Hello

So I am after two rear side window seals and one sliding door window seal (Sliding Window) for my converted panel van. I have looked on seals...

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Last post by mshaw1980
11 Jun 2018, 11:43
Glasgow Area folks

Last post by wee bugger « 10 Jun 2018, 06:57
Replies: 3
by Gail G » 30 May 2018, 14:37

Hey there,

It's been a while.....need some advice on the best bodywork guys.....panels splitting so need some welding and general tidying up...

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Last post by wee bugger
10 Jun 2018, 06:57
How to remove the trim under the dash?

Last post by diggerdigger « 08 Jun 2018, 14:32
Replies: 3
by diggerdigger » 08 Jun 2018, 07:43

I want to check out the wiring to the stereo (it's killing the leisure battery - need to re-configiure it), and I don't fancy removing the dash,...

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Last post by diggerdigger
08 Jun 2018, 14:32
Rear seat belts fitted

Last post by Wesley « 08 Jun 2018, 08:20
Replies: 4
by Wesley » 04 Jun 2018, 19:34

Hi,

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Im looking at having my rear lap belts replaced with 3 point seat belts (to accomodate child...

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Last post by Wesley
08 Jun 2018, 08:20
Rear seat belt fitting on Caravelle

Last post by JackE « 07 Jun 2018, 12:15
Replies: 2
by aljo » 05 Jun 2018, 21:32

Hi,
I'm looking for someone around the West-Midlands or Mid-Wales area that could fit a 3-point belt in the back of my 1986 Caravelle.

I was hoping...

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Last post by JackE
07 Jun 2018, 12:15
Sliding Window Seal

Last post by Boltie « 06 Jun 2018, 07:24
Replies: 2
by Boltie » 04 Jun 2018, 16:25

Seal 2.jpg Seal 1.jpg

Hi

I have a 1982 Joker and looking for a seal for the double glazed sliding window on the sliding door. Its a LHD and I have...

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Last post by Boltie
06 Jun 2018, 07:24
B-Pillar Repair

Last post by Highroller « 04 Jun 2018, 20:52
Replies: 9
by Highroller » 07 May 2018, 10:33

Well I've decided it's time to start tackling some of the rust issues on my van. I'm starting with the nearside B-Pillar and wing and see how it goes...

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Last post by Highroller
04 Jun 2018, 20:52
Glove box

Last post by kentishvanman « 03 Jun 2018, 21:42

by kentishvanman » 03 Jun 2018, 21:42

Hi,
Has anyone discovered how to remove, or tighten up, the lock/catch on the glove box.
Thanks.

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Last post by kentishvanman
03 Jun 2018, 21:42
Combicolor Supplier

Last post by kentishvanman « 03 Jun 2018, 21:39
Replies: 6
by Ant-t » 03 May 2018, 09:01

Can anyone recommend a supplier for combicolor that would mix to L90D?

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Last post by kentishvanman
03 Jun 2018, 21:39
Window lower Corners

Last post by 100leelee « 03 Jun 2018, 12:24

by 100leelee » 03 Jun 2018, 12:24

Update on progress on lower corners

Pretty much as expected..
Other side to do..
Also a pic of another repair, not massively happy with that, but...

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Last post by 100leelee
03 Jun 2018, 12:24
How do we pop these little suckers off?

Last post by R0B « 02 Jun 2018, 15:19
Replies: 15
by sonnyhowell » 07 Apr 2018, 18:09
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How do we pop The little suckers off? Just bought two shiny new ones and I’ve been trying for 10 minutes with a screwdriver to no avail lol

Cheers...
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Last post by R0B
02 Jun 2018, 15:19
How to remove Westfalia hightop?

Last post by sweetaswesty « 01 Jun 2018, 09:03
Replies: 18
by sweetaswesty » 25 Jul 2017, 20:29
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I decided to bite the bullet and tackle the rusty guttering and potentially rusty roof on our Westfalia California hightop.
We've cleaned the sealant...
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Last post by sweetaswesty
01 Jun 2018, 09:03
Rear light gasket

Last post by petethefeet « 31 May 2018, 20:31
Replies: 2
by petethefeet » 31 May 2018, 20:18

Simple question is there a rubber gasket between the van bodywork and the plastic light cluster assay?
I changed the bulbs just now and I don't have...

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Last post by petethefeet
31 May 2018, 20:31
Tall 3/4 wheel arch panel where to cut?

Last post by RogerT « 31 May 2018, 19:45
Replies: 11
by sweetaswesty » 28 May 2018, 17:14

I can't decide where to cut the tall 3/4 wheel arch panel before I fit it? I've got an expensive VW panel that includes the full wheel arch and the...

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Last post by RogerT
31 May 2018, 19:45
Thoughts on epoxy primer

Last post by weimarbus « 29 May 2018, 19:54
Replies: 15
by weimarbus » 20 May 2018, 08:59
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Now that the sun is finally shining and we are back from our spring holiday the time has come to tackle some small rust spots, last done 8-9 years...
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Last post by weimarbus
29 May 2018, 19:54
Converted panel van window rust! How to fix

Last post by Ant-t « 27 May 2018, 21:09
Replies: 2
by 2011dandd » 27 May 2018, 20:42

I’ve got some rust issues that are letting water by pretty bad. Km not sure how well the holes weee cut in the first place but I imagine it’s just a...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 May 2018, 21:09
Just when you thought it was safe to take the screen out..

Last post by adie89 « 25 May 2018, 19:39
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 21 May 2018, 19:42

So one of the final jobs before paint was to remove the screen and repair the bottom corners.. however... has anyone had this..? Looks like I need a...

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Last post by adie89
25 May 2018, 19:39
Multivan panels

Last post by T3BUS « 25 May 2018, 09:59
Replies: 2
by T3BUS » 24 May 2018, 10:51

Anyone ever fitted a multivan interior ( from a lhd vehicle) into a rhd?
Any tips on fitting the panel containing the table to the sliding door much...

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Last post by T3BUS
25 May 2018, 09:59
Autohomes side window seal profile

Last post by diabolov « 22 May 2018, 11:45
Replies: 2
by diabolov » 21 May 2018, 14:54

Hi all,

Can anybody who's done work on their Autohomes confirm if WR 1307 is the correct seal profile for the side windows from sealsdirect.co.uk....

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Last post by diabolov
22 May 2018, 11:45
Swap Late Tailgate for Early Tailgate?

Last post by Wizard42 « 20 May 2018, 20:12
Replies: 12
by craigy345 » 08 Oct 2016, 21:32

Another Bit of advice needed please!!!!

My van, 87 1.6TD Westfalia club joker is going in for welding and paint next week !!! :shock:

My current...

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Last post by Wizard42
20 May 2018, 20:12
Vinyl or Fabric Seat Covers?

Last post by Jeavsy « 19 May 2018, 14:56
Replies: 6
by Jeavsy » 14 May 2018, 20:18

Hi all. Our seat covers have pretty much had it with the beading breaking apart and the fabric splitting in a number of places. We are planning to...

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Last post by Jeavsy
19 May 2018, 14:56
Rebuilding B post

Last post by 937carrera « 16 May 2018, 22:16
Replies: 4
by 937carrera » 02 May 2018, 15:44

I think I am about ready to start putting some new metal on my van and thought I would put up a post to see if my proposed repair method makes...

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Last post by 937carrera
16 May 2018, 22:16
mirrors syncro styled homebuilt

Last post by batgins « 16 May 2018, 16:12

by batgins » 16 May 2018, 16:12

Hi everybody! Is there someone who can help me giving me the measures of the syncro mirrors? i want to built the arms myself and i want that they...

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Last post by batgins
16 May 2018, 16:12
three point rear seat belt

Last post by RogerT « 15 May 2018, 19:11
Replies: 9
by JackE » 02 May 2018, 11:00

I would like to fit two rear 3 point belts I have a cupboard one side would need them both to come from one side if possible. I have already fitted...

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Last post by RogerT
15 May 2018, 19:11
Quarterlight rust.

Last post by King Kenny « 15 May 2018, 17:52
Replies: 2
by King Kenny » 14 May 2018, 19:59

Any one had this problem and how did you fix it?

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Last post by King Kenny
15 May 2018, 17:52
Rear Tailgate seal channel

Last post by RogerT « 13 May 2018, 11:06
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 12 May 2018, 16:45

Am replacing the seal channel in its entirety.
Lower replaced already.
Have a question, can anyone measure the distance from the upper edge of the...

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Last post by RogerT
13 May 2018, 11:06
Water coming in from sliding window....any quick fix’s

Last post by 937carrera « 13 May 2018, 08:29
Replies: 3
by 2011dandd » 13 May 2018, 06:05

So
Completely stripped out van to fit rear seat belts lay new ply etc. Under and through the kitchen units in right hand front corner under the...

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Last post by 937carrera
13 May 2018, 08:29
window problem/ solution

Last post by tonic « 11 May 2018, 19:55
Replies: 5
by tonic » 08 May 2018, 20:20

Hi all Does anybody know where i might get an oversize window for the off side where the cooker is. It has rusted on its lower edge, i would like to...

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Last post by tonic
11 May 2018, 19:55
Westfalia double glazed windows - what colour?

Last post by sweetaswesty « 10 May 2018, 08:09

by sweetaswesty » 10 May 2018, 08:09

Just wondering what the standard tint was for the double glazed windows on the Westfalia Atlantic and California.
Grey or bronze/brown are...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
10 May 2018, 08:09
D-pillar air vents/rain collectors

Last post by captain Byrne « 09 May 2018, 21:46
Replies: 38
by CJH » 03 Mar 2014, 06:55
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VW seem to have dropped a clanger with the design of these air vents. They seem specifically designed to channel rain into the voids either side of...
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Last post by captain Byrne
09 May 2018, 21:46
Seat runner spacing

Last post by Mw999 « 09 May 2018, 15:00
Replies: 1
by Mw999 » 08 May 2018, 19:47

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a Syncro currently undergoing restoration but I’m doing some other jobs at the same time, one of which is trying to fit some...

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Last post by Mw999
09 May 2018, 15:00
Roof swap

Last post by davidoft1 « 09 May 2018, 08:32
Replies: 3
by davidoft1 » 07 May 2018, 08:50

Anybody gone from a factory high top to a tin top, I’ve not pulled the high top off yet as I’m not fully committed yet, I assume there’s not much...

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Last post by davidoft1
09 May 2018, 08:32
What is the product called that bonds frame to panels

Last post by ZsZ « 09 May 2018, 05:38
Replies: 6
by 2011dandd » 30 Apr 2018, 09:30

Does anyone know what the product is called that bonds the inner frame/ carcass to the panels? Or a suitable substitute they can recommend?

Cheers

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Last post by ZsZ
09 May 2018, 05:38
seat/bed foam

Last post by silverbullet « 08 May 2018, 17:53
Replies: 1
by Kram62 » 08 May 2018, 14:00

Hello

Best place to purchase new foam for seat/bed and what type is needed?, new to this and not got a clue looked on a few sites but still not...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 May 2018, 17:53
MOT Tester - What can they jab!

Last post by nesty « 07 May 2018, 12:47
Replies: 4
by nesty » 05 May 2018, 23:46

What's the MOT tester definition of bodywork failure for MOT?

My MOT due week after next and I want to conduct a bit of a MOT pre-test. Can they jab...

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Last post by nesty
07 May 2018, 12:47
What captain seats covers are available?

Last post by nesty « 06 May 2018, 11:21
Replies: 2
by nesty » 06 May 2018, 01:30

I have some captain seats, though this photo taken upon first install in 2009, now they are far more worse. Is there any custom covers I could put on...

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Last post by nesty
06 May 2018, 11:21
Rock and roll bed- but only a hinge either side?

Last post by multisi « 06 May 2018, 08:56
Replies: 1
by 2011dandd » 05 May 2018, 14:26

Been prepping some holes I’ve found in order to fit seat belts In the rear for the kids. Found that my bed is not rock and roll as I thought it was,...

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Last post by multisi
06 May 2018, 08:56
O/S rear arch corrosion

Last post by nesty « 05 May 2018, 21:49
Replies: 2
by nesty » 05 May 2018, 14:29

I assume this is an MOT failure yes?

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Last post by nesty
05 May 2018, 21:49
Wing mirrors give up over 60mph

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 May 2018, 14:08
Replies: 20
by bkandj » 28 Apr 2018, 09:26
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Our wing mirrors ‘fold in’ once we get up to about 60 mph. I’ve tightened them up but it’s still happening.

Do I just need to buy a new pair or is...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 May 2018, 14:08
Inner frame to outer panels

Last post by 2011dandd « 30 Apr 2018, 18:00
Replies: 13
by 2011dandd » 29 Apr 2018, 20:43

Stripped out a bit of my camper this weekend to fit some rear seat belts.
Found loads of bloody holes that I’m half way through welding up (badly)...

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Last post by 2011dandd
30 Apr 2018, 18:00
Rust under front bumper

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Apr 2018, 19:23
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by sonnyhowell » 26 Apr 2018, 08:17

Wonder if anyone can point my in right direction. I’ve been searching for a good link, site or thread that covers the repair of the ‘swimming pool’...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Apr 2018, 19:23
Door handle

Last post by CovKid « 25 Apr 2018, 11:52
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by fazzer » 24 Apr 2018, 18:37

Looking to buy a new passenger side door handle for my 85 autohomes ,has anyone bought the repro ones and are they any good also are early handles...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Apr 2018, 11:52
Seat belt jammed

Last post by CovKid « 24 Apr 2018, 07:25
Replies: 4
by izzybarnard » 21 Apr 2018, 14:49

I've got a little tissue with a jammed seat belt ?? I removed the barrel to fit a seat belt cover and the mechanism has wound up and now doesnt want...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Apr 2018, 07:25

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