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Front door adjustment

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Mar 2018, 22:00
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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
Replies: 2
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
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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
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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
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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
Rear View Mirror removal

Last post by islandboy « 05 Feb 2018, 12:03
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 05 Feb 2018, 11:23

I would appreciate it if anyone can give me some advice on how to remove the rear view mirror shaft from the ceiling

RV Stem.jpg

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Last post by islandboy
05 Feb 2018, 12:03
Is my Tailgate Salvageable

Last post by multisi « 04 Feb 2018, 10:37
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 03 Feb 2018, 11:52

Hi people, I hope you're having a good weekend.

This is my first van and it has it's MOT due next month, so i'm going through all the rusty bits to...

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Last post by multisi
04 Feb 2018, 10:37
Rear headrest safety...

Last post by sternal « 04 Feb 2018, 00:00
Replies: 2
by sternal » 03 Feb 2018, 17:17

...now that my children are out of booster car seats it’s been playing on my mind as to having headrests at the rear, I’d spent ages pondering how to...

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Last post by sternal
04 Feb 2018, 00:00
Dimensions of Westfalia Headrest holes... Help Please...

Last post by sternal « 01 Feb 2018, 16:43
Replies: 5
by sternal » 31 Jan 2018, 10:23

Could one of you kind folk please measure the distance from the side of your rear :ok 3/4 bench seat to the first headrest hole.

Many thanks in...

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Last post by sternal
01 Feb 2018, 16:43
Inner sill/load bed repair threads?

Last post by Goldfeesh « 31 Jan 2018, 22:09
Replies: 2
by Goldfeesh » 25 Jan 2018, 19:08

Hi all,

I have found some rust in the top part of the sill on the o/s in my rhd panel van. It is where the side panel joins the sill. I know metal...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
31 Jan 2018, 22:09
Hightop leak

Last post by fazzer « 31 Jan 2018, 17:38
Replies: 4
by fazzer » 30 Jan 2018, 09:42

I'm freshening up the interior in my 85 autohomes hightop,I've removed all old carpet from panels and found the hightop non opening window has been...

4 Replies

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Last post by fazzer
31 Jan 2018, 17:38
Roof leak (pop-top)

Last post by west_is_best_89 « 28 Jan 2018, 11:57

by west_is_best_89 » 28 Jan 2018, 11:57

Hi all,

Van: 89 California conversion.

I have noticed a lot of water collects in the roof lining, there is so much I don't believe it is...

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Last post by west_is_best_89
28 Jan 2018, 11:57
DOKA Belly box hinges

Last post by ssdt « 25 Jan 2018, 18:39
Replies: 9
by rollercoaster » 29 Oct 2017, 22:37

Does anyone know a source for these,
or an alternative please?

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Last post by ssdt
25 Jan 2018, 18:39
Rust & the 'Ministry of Transport' test

Last post by ZsZ « 20 Jan 2018, 06:56
Replies: 10
by DoubleOSeven » 18 Jan 2018, 14:15

..I had to Google the MOT acronym!

Q? In order to pass an MOT what areas of the bus need to be structurally safe, my steps into the cabin are shot...

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Last post by ZsZ
20 Jan 2018, 06:56
Water drivers on side

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Jan 2018, 13:55
Replies: 19
by organicmatter » 11 Mar 2016, 16:49
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Vans been getting water front drivers side from about the seat belt mount back to the end of battery box.
I have replaced the winder scrapers...
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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Jan 2018, 13:55
Platform tray filler panel

Last post by multisi « 18 Jan 2018, 12:08
Replies: 1
by RLG » 18 Jan 2018, 08:52

Can not for the life of me think where this panel goes the description on AH Schofield is a little confusing can anyone shed a bit of light on it or...

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Last post by multisi
18 Jan 2018, 12:08
older and late cab doors -a difference

Last post by Johnmck « 18 Jan 2018, 11:34
Replies: 3
by Johnmck » 17 Jan 2018, 17:04

Hi trying to clarify if there is any difference with regard to fit.
Searched on here and got one thread saying no difference in fit but elsewhere...

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Last post by Johnmck
18 Jan 2018, 11:34
windscreen seal and repair

Last post by Johnmck « 17 Jan 2018, 16:56
Replies: 3
by Johnmck » 09 Jan 2018, 11:41

Hi looking for a repair panel for top RH drivers side of windscreen surround does anyone do them, I cannot see on Brickwerks and schofields dont....

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Last post by Johnmck
17 Jan 2018, 16:56

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