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isri highback seat covers ? anyone make / sell ?

Last post by 16vmini « 12 Apr 2018, 14:57
Replies: 6
by 16vmini » 09 Apr 2018, 10:49

Hi , done usual google etc ,

can find a few people that make replacement seat covers for std t25 seats , but not the high back ISRI seats.

anyone...

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Last post by 16vmini
12 Apr 2018, 14:57
Rusty bits

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 11 Apr 2018, 19:52
Replies: 16
by kentishvanman » 31 Mar 2018, 08:16
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Hi,
Wondered what others do to their rusty bits.
I clean area with wire brush/scraper/emery cloth etc
Treat with Vactan and then apply filler. Rub...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
11 Apr 2018, 19:52
Frame cleaning

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Apr 2018, 18:05
Replies: 4
by sonnyhowell » 11 Apr 2018, 07:44

Not sure where to put this as it’s technically not technical lol.

Looking for some advice or just see how you guys go about cleaning the sliding...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Apr 2018, 18:05
Underseal help

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Apr 2018, 10:34
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by chewbacca » 27 Mar 2018, 17:59
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Quick question....

I have the petrol tank off of the bus currently and would like to take the opportunity to underseal the chassis, before refitting...
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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Apr 2018, 10:34
Paint codes for grey colours

Last post by R0B « 10 Apr 2018, 22:07
Replies: 1
by amiiwu » 10 Apr 2018, 21:59

Hi all, my van is in the shop for a respray at the moment.
I'd looked online and found shwarben blau (spelling) paint code, but he's got the ton open...

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Last post by R0B
10 Apr 2018, 22:07
Water leaks above tailgate

Last post by RogerT « 10 Apr 2018, 21:53
Replies: 34
by SamsBus2012 » 12 Nov 2014, 11:27
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Morning all. I recently discovered water getting in above the tailgate so, believing it to be the tailgate seal (old one was made up of bits!)...
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Last post by RogerT
10 Apr 2018, 21:53
Anyone recommend a body shop in the North East

Last post by Merrsh1 « 09 Apr 2018, 11:52
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by 35i-VR6 » 07 Apr 2018, 17:40

Yeah so I'm looking to get some work done on the Westy

mainly a few bits of welding and some seam rash that needs addressing

Looking for any body...

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Last post by Merrsh1
09 Apr 2018, 11:52
Rusty rear window

Last post by Merrsh1 « 06 Apr 2018, 11:49
Replies: 4
by Merrsh1 » 05 Apr 2018, 08:04

Morning

What would be the recommended way to tackle the rust below?

It's been this way for about 3 years now and never got any worse from when...

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Last post by Merrsh1
06 Apr 2018, 11:49
Early sliding mech

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Apr 2018, 17:14
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 14 Mar 2018, 17:52

Does anyone know if an early sliding door opening/closing mechanism thats fitted between the inner outer handles can be serviced?

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Last post by Ant-t
04 Apr 2018, 17:14
Pickup bed taking off ally and sealing underneath, replacing

Last post by Aidan « 02 Apr 2018, 22:21
Replies: 5
by rollercoaster » 15 Jan 2018, 01:36

Water has been leaking into the locker box area from the bed,
planning to remove the checker plate aluminium, seal it all up and replace it again.
Is...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Apr 2018, 22:21
Rear seat belt fitting

Last post by RogerT « 31 Mar 2018, 07:10
Replies: 7
by 2011dandd » 30 Mar 2018, 12:58

Hi

Bought a lovely t25 camper this week. I’ve got 2 an 3 year old boys that are still in car seats and must get some seat belts fitted to the rear...

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Last post by RogerT
31 Mar 2018, 07:10
Sliding Door Catch Cleaning

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 30 Mar 2018, 16:30

by The Hairy Camper » 30 Mar 2018, 16:30

Hi people, i'm removing the sliding door catch to give it a good clean and spray with lithium 3 in 1 grease tomorrow.

My question is, is there a...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
30 Mar 2018, 16:30
Water tank maintenance

Last post by Ian and Lins « 30 Mar 2018, 11:02
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 27 Mar 2018, 18:22

Dunno where to put this, move it if you like.

The tank cap was a bit manky not been off ever probably, and tank straps were rusty so it's probably...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
30 Mar 2018, 11:02
Front door adjustment

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Mar 2018, 22:00
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 20 Mar 2018, 21:41

Hello

Have tried 'lifting' the front doors on my van as the plastic air vent catches the top of the wheel arch as the door is being closed....

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Mar 2018, 22:00
Engine hatch insulation material

Last post by hightop ratty « 28 Mar 2018, 09:53
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by hightop ratty » 28 Mar 2018, 09:12

What material is the insulation inside the engine inspection cover ?

Is it cleanable ? (as mine is really oily after oil being chucked everywhere...

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Last post by hightop ratty
28 Mar 2018, 09:53
Insulation behind dash

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Mar 2018, 04:22
Replies: 1
by Dobble » 27 Mar 2018, 15:41

Hi Guys

First of all I hope this is the right area of the forum to put this thread.

I currently have the dash out of the Syncro to replace the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Mar 2018, 04:22
Bumper bolt size ?

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Mar 2018, 19:26
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by sternal » 25 Mar 2018, 19:13

Anyone??
Front and rear bolt sizes for metal bumpers ?

Thanks in advance :ok

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Mar 2018, 19:26
Seat fabric [emoji31]

Last post by multisi « 25 Mar 2018, 09:12
Replies: 6
by sonnyhowell » 24 Mar 2018, 18:16

Ok so I have a ‘thing’ about the T25s brown velour seat fabric, so much so that after years of searching for the correct fabric to recover my seats...

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Last post by multisi
25 Mar 2018, 09:12
Paint Shop Sheffield

Last post by sonnyhowell « 24 Mar 2018, 21:22
Replies: 1
by 100leelee » 24 Mar 2018, 20:52

Hi,
As we know our vans are special when it comes to bodywork. Anyone know of anywhere in the Sheffield area that has experience of the T25 for a...

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Last post by sonnyhowell
24 Mar 2018, 21:22
Hot rolled or cold reduced?

Last post by RogerT « 24 Mar 2018, 18:03

by RogerT » 24 Mar 2018, 18:03

This might be a naive question, I haven’t seen it before.
I’m planning to buy some sheet steel for repair, and wondered if I should get hot rolled or...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Mar 2018, 18:03
New Quarter glass

Last post by R0B « 24 Mar 2018, 14:36
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 22 Mar 2018, 21:28

Hi

I need to fit a new 1/4 glass on the door - I just wondered how you remove the bar please or even if you have to fit the glass

any advice...

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Last post by R0B
24 Mar 2018, 14:36
Wishbone mount Works in Sheffield

Last post by Andyspy « 22 Mar 2018, 18:14

by Andyspy » 22 Mar 2018, 18:14

Hi all

Long time since posted on here. After some help for welding to the wishbone mount area on my t25. Amazed this happened in 1 winter!!

Can...

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Last post by Andyspy
22 Mar 2018, 18:14
Paint

Last post by bigherb « 22 Mar 2018, 13:58
Replies: 7
by pieman1 » 11 Mar 2018, 18:36

Hi s am looking for the paint code for. Vw 1969 royal red

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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2018, 13:58
What thickness sheet steel do I need?

Last post by RogerT « 21 Mar 2018, 21:12
Replies: 9
by RogerT » 20 Mar 2018, 23:10

I’ve an opportunity to go to my local steel stockholder next week (day off work so I’ll be in town while they are open). I thought I’d make the most...

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Last post by RogerT
21 Mar 2018, 21:12
Which Panels do i need?

Last post by 937carrera « 20 Mar 2018, 23:41
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 20 Mar 2018, 22:36

Hi people, it's the new guy again. Firstly I want to say a big thank you to everyone who helped me out on my other body work post. Thanks to you, my...

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Last post by 937carrera
20 Mar 2018, 23:41
Wiper blades - modern style

Last post by CovKid « 20 Mar 2018, 09:20
Replies: 5
by Porkscratching » 17 Mar 2018, 15:08

Hi folks, I needed to replace both my front wiper blades. I couldn't find anything on here about the suitability of the modern style blades so I took...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Mar 2018, 09:20
Mechanics seat protector recommendation?

Last post by T3luestar « 20 Mar 2018, 07:59
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 19 Mar 2018, 19:05

I want one for when I doing work on the van and need to jump in the drivers seat, might even be useful when camping too and it's muddy.
I don't want...

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Last post by T3luestar
20 Mar 2018, 07:59
Sliding door lower runner repair

Last post by 100leelee « 18 Mar 2018, 21:27
Replies: 10
by 100leelee » 16 Feb 2018, 21:00

Hi,
Now onto the near side b post, inner and outer sill areas.
Question is, looks like the upper runner is welded to the floor, and the inner sill....

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Last post by 100leelee
18 Mar 2018, 21:27
Help ! Land Rover Mirror brackets...

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Mar 2018, 15:16
Replies: 14
by sternal » 27 Jan 2018, 19:59

...Remember seeing a post a while ago with details of where to get brackets, can anyone shed some light ?

Can’t take folding mirrors anymore !!!

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Mar 2018, 15:16
fitting rear seat belts

Last post by JackE « 15 Mar 2018, 20:14
Replies: 15
by JackE » 09 Mar 2018, 08:34
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Hi

I am about to fit some rear seat belts in my van- originally a panel van so no mounts- I was going to use the following plates from Brickwerks...
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Last post by JackE
15 Mar 2018, 20:14
Panel van side windows

Last post by ash1293 « 14 Mar 2018, 21:05
Replies: 3
by richieadkins » 07 Mar 2018, 14:26

Afternoon all,
The girlfriends new van requires the side windows taking out, the rust removing and repair patches welding in. My question is fairly...

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Last post by ash1293
14 Mar 2018, 21:05
Can't get out !!!

Last post by Apex « 11 Mar 2018, 20:07
Replies: 3
by Apex » 11 Mar 2018, 17:35

Hi
My sliding door works fine in every aspect ALMOST, just wont open from the inside, it seems as if the cable is just a little to slack but i cant...

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Last post by Apex
11 Mar 2018, 20:07
New front door handle return spring

Last post by Born Too Late « 09 Mar 2018, 12:34
Replies: 10
by Born Too Late » 03 Mar 2018, 16:48

As per the title, does anyone know if this part is available to buy? I've taken apart my passenger door handle to check what was wrong with it and...

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Last post by Born Too Late
09 Mar 2018, 12:34
Cab doors locking mechanisms

Last post by hightop ratty « 08 Mar 2018, 11:00
Replies: 16
by maxstu » 11 Dec 2017, 11:08
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My RHD 1986 van allowed you to push down door post before shutting to lock door. But of course did not permit same action on drivers' door.

My new...
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Last post by hightop ratty
08 Mar 2018, 11:00
Windscreen Washer Jets

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Mar 2018, 15:30
Replies: 7
by izzybarnard » 23 Feb 2018, 08:59

Pretty sure that the flexible tube that supplies the windscreen washer jets has split or parted company. Wondered if anyone knows how to access the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Mar 2018, 15:30
Help With MOT Welding!

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 01 Mar 2018, 21:00
Replies: 30
by The Hairy Camper » 20 Feb 2018, 14:30
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Hi Van people, i'm looking for some help and advice please.
MOT day is near and i took the van to the mechanic i use today. He told me that the back...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
01 Mar 2018, 21:00
Bodyshop in the south (Dorset, Hampshire)

Last post by sydny-punka « 01 Mar 2018, 00:06
Replies: 3
by akw » 11 Jan 2018, 23:29

Hiya,

Looking for a decent body shop in somewhere south-ish that would do a full re-spray.
I'm in Bournemouth but willing to travel a bit if...

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Last post by sydny-punka
01 Mar 2018, 00:06
Tailgate glass

Last post by 100leelee « 26 Feb 2018, 08:55
Replies: 2
by 100leelee » 25 Feb 2018, 22:48

Hi
Does anyone know if the tailgate glass is the same size throughout the year ranges of the van?
Did all models have the same glass?
Cheers

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Last post by 100leelee
26 Feb 2018, 08:55
Inner sill question

Last post by 100leelee « 24 Feb 2018, 10:12
Replies: 5
by 100leelee » 24 Feb 2018, 00:24

Hi
Replaced inner and outer sill offside without much problem.
Van off the ground on 4 axle stands positioned under the chassis.
Doing the same on...

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Last post by 100leelee
24 Feb 2018, 10:12
Home Counties bodywork repair and respray ?

Last post by Jamesh « 21 Feb 2018, 22:06
Replies: 1
by MagicWagon » 21 Feb 2018, 15:58

Can anyone recommend a bodywork repairer who knows T25s within striking distance of north herts, eg herts, beds, cambs, bucks, essex etc.
I don't...

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Last post by Jamesh
21 Feb 2018, 22:06
Deleting middle window

Last post by CovKid « 20 Feb 2018, 17:24
Replies: 15
by mshaw1980 » 06 Feb 2018, 22:07
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Hello all

So I am up to this stage with my restoration...

Getting there...:-) by Mark Shaw , on Flickr

Me and my good lady wife have thought it...
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Last post by CovKid
20 Feb 2018, 17:24
Seam prep

Last post by 100leelee « 17 Feb 2018, 10:12
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 11 Feb 2018, 23:34

It sounds like an odd question, but will ask it anyway!
Having now got many seams where new panels have been welded in, there still needs to be...

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Last post by 100leelee
17 Feb 2018, 10:12
Seam Rash - What can we do

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Feb 2018, 08:01
Replies: 4
by crm2000uk » 15 Feb 2018, 11:45

Hey guys, I have been looking since June now for a van for me and the GF. We aren't in any rush and have had the pleasure of looking everyday and...

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Feb 2018, 08:01
Body repairs Rugby/Bedford

Last post by dbz864 « 13 Feb 2018, 19:40
Replies: 1
by dan_starstream » 12 Feb 2018, 15:47

Hi,
Had a look on the wiki but could not find any specific recommendations for body work repairer around rugby/Bedford area. I have a beloved high...

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Last post by dbz864
13 Feb 2018, 19:40
Westfalia swivel

Last post by ChrisTriple « 13 Feb 2018, 17:20
Replies: 9
by 69chop » 25 Feb 2017, 14:18

Hi there,
Can anyone tell me how this would have been welded in place ?
It seems to fit perfectly between the existing runners, not sure if I need to...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
13 Feb 2018, 17:20
Autosleeper Sliding Window

Last post by islandboy « 13 Feb 2018, 17:07
Replies: 10
by islandboy » 30 Jan 2018, 13:25

I want to replace the nearside and offside sliding windows. The channels have deteriorated and seals need replacing.

Any idea of a supplier ?

Many...

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Last post by islandboy
13 Feb 2018, 17:07
Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block

Last post by diabolov « 12 Feb 2018, 09:28
Replies: 7
by Andyroo » 01 Feb 2018, 20:09

I bought an air cooled 1982 van last year which I'm slowing stripping down to refurb and fit out as a camper.
I'm taking note of issues as I go and...

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Last post by diabolov
12 Feb 2018, 09:28
Doka Louvred section

Last post by Robjackson « 11 Feb 2018, 18:01
Replies: 2
by Robjackson » 10 Feb 2018, 22:45

Can anyone tell me the point in the louvred section at the back of the cab? Not the louvred sections at the side of engine. Thanks.

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Last post by Robjackson
11 Feb 2018, 18:01
Good body repairer around rugby/Bedford area

Last post by dan_starstream « 11 Feb 2018, 13:35
Replies: 2
by dan_starstream » 01 Feb 2018, 08:38

Hi,
Had a look on the wiki but could not find any specific recommendations for body work repairer around rugby/Bedford area. I have a beloved high...

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Last post by dan_starstream
11 Feb 2018, 13:35
screws, washers and caps

Last post by kentishvanman « 08 Feb 2018, 21:51
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 08 Feb 2018, 14:13

I'm renewing all my interior panels on the van and want to put new screws, washers and caps on.

self tappers I can pick up easily but want to get...

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Last post by kentishvanman
08 Feb 2018, 21:51

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