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westy rubber door trim

Last post by randolph57 « 25 Aug 2017, 15:53
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by randolph57 » 24 Aug 2017, 19:58

Anybody had any success 'stretching' the rubber trim around the cabinet doors that seems to leave a gap around 8mm between the tails of the rubber...

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Last post by randolph57
25 Aug 2017, 15:53
vw caddy van rear arches

Last post by steve o « 23 Aug 2017, 23:32

by steve o » 23 Aug 2017, 23:32

HI
Does anyone know if you can buy rear arches for vw vaddy van mk2 the
complete inside ones ? mines been repaired a few times. and was thinking...

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Last post by steve o
23 Aug 2017, 23:32
Sliding door stuck shut (early type)

Last post by peteinnit « 22 Aug 2017, 20:14
Replies: 8
by Jonnyb416 » 09 Aug 2017, 07:32

Please can anyone share any knowledge they may have on this problem?

I'm on holiday and the sliding door will not open. Anyone know the best course...

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Last post by peteinnit
22 Aug 2017, 20:14
j%st k"%pers window seals

Last post by hightop ratty « 21 Aug 2017, 22:31
Replies: 8
by hilift » 11 Aug 2017, 15:12

ive just fitted a jk sliding window to my 1980 devon , its to replace the leaking original .

the new window looks very nice and was very well...

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Last post by hightop ratty
21 Aug 2017, 22:31
INNER SILLS

Last post by syncroandy « 21 Aug 2017, 19:09
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by TONYT25T25 » 15 Aug 2017, 11:23

I Have recently waxoyled the inner sills on my 84 VW T25 and noticed that one of the natural holes in both sills had been duct taped over. These are...

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Last post by syncroandy
21 Aug 2017, 19:09
Steering wheel covers - reccomentations?

Last post by bootie3367 « 20 Aug 2017, 10:35
Replies: 25
by itchyfeet » 10 Mar 2017, 17:31
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Never been a lover of covers but my new van has this one fitted and it's so much nicer to drive with it, it increases the diameter in your hands more...
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Last post by bootie3367
20 Aug 2017, 10:35
Warwick Wedge Wepairs

Last post by ginja_ninja « 19 Aug 2017, 12:27
Replies: 2
by ginja_ninja » 01 Feb 2017, 14:02

Hi everyone, i hope you all survived the salt and snow(!) of the winter..

I need some help as my old girl is starting to show her age (and possibly...

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Last post by ginja_ninja
19 Aug 2017, 12:27
B pillar vents

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 17 Aug 2017, 17:02
Replies: 3
by Betty boop 1 » 13 Aug 2017, 18:25

hope this is in the right section :ok so ive just bought some vents for the B pillars on betty (1.9dg) so the vents are great fit a treat in the B...

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Last post by Betty boop 1
17 Aug 2017, 17:02
Just a quick blow over...

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Aug 2017, 08:51
Replies: 9
by Mr Bean » 13 Aug 2017, 17:53

After about eight years I decided to give the old bus a quick blow over. Well not really that quick but at least it didn't need any welding.
I did a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
16 Aug 2017, 08:51
Suzuki Swift Sport Seats

Last post by TheDocmeister « 13 Aug 2017, 09:36
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by kevinthesyncro » 10 Aug 2017, 09:33

Does anyone know if these are a good option??????

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Last post by TheDocmeister
13 Aug 2017, 09:36
Front seat-belt mount repair

Last post by what2do « 11 Aug 2017, 21:04
Replies: 2
by 135135vw » 10 Aug 2017, 14:33

Hi,
I need to replace the front passengers seat-belt mount. I have cleaned it up to get a better idea of what needs doing and it looks likes the
rust...

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Last post by what2do
11 Aug 2017, 21:04
Rust treatment is scary

Last post by fazzer « 10 Aug 2017, 21:30
Replies: 2
by sarahandthebear » 10 Aug 2017, 16:33

So as you all know we have our new van and have just started to sand back parts of the paint work and treat the rust and have to say it's terrifying....

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Last post by fazzer
10 Aug 2017, 21:30
Sliding door, just fell off.

Last post by scottbott « 07 Aug 2017, 13:36
Replies: 17
by limbo » 02 Mar 2015, 10:14
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Luckily it was on the drive, could have been very costly had it been 100 miles from home.

One of the bearing parts was completely shagged - rusted...
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Last post by scottbott
07 Aug 2017, 13:36
Middle seat -panel van

Last post by Red9fish « 05 Aug 2017, 19:27
Replies: 2
by Red9fish » 03 Aug 2017, 15:46

Hi guys, is it possible to fit a 3 point seat belt for the middle seat in a panel van. To make a bit safer for the 11 yr old, it has a lap belt...

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Last post by Red9fish
05 Aug 2017, 19:27
Adding Sikaflex to existing Sikaflex

Last post by what2do « 04 Aug 2017, 08:42
Replies: 5
by bmouthboyo » 02 Aug 2017, 16:11

4 years ago I suddenly found myself emigrating for work overseas when my van was half restored. At the time I had the pop top roof removed and needed...

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Last post by what2do
04 Aug 2017, 08:42
Bodyshop around Edinburgh?

Last post by scaltura « 03 Aug 2017, 21:22
Replies: 3
by allie » 03 Aug 2017, 18:54

Hi all,
Does anyone know of a good bodyshop within sensible distance of Edinburgh?
Thanks!

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Last post by scaltura
03 Aug 2017, 21:22
Gutters leaking into drivers footwell

Last post by Gillski « 02 Aug 2017, 14:56
Replies: 11
by Gillski » 30 Jul 2017, 13:10

My Hi Top came back from the bodywork place with lots of extra sealant in the gutters. Recently I have been getting a LOT of water into the drivers...

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Last post by Gillski
02 Aug 2017, 14:56
Any decent body shops not too far from Telford?

Last post by Marcsnapon « 01 Aug 2017, 19:59
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by joshb » 30 Jul 2017, 20:56

hi. looking to get some quotes for some bodywork, so an recommended places would be great. van is low mileage and solid but ( some surface rust on...

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Last post by Marcsnapon
01 Aug 2017, 19:59
Westfalia - chrome or dechrome on window seals?

Last post by R0B « 01 Aug 2017, 17:46
Replies: 4
by sweetaswesty » 31 Jul 2017, 20:38

The windscreen and windows are all coming out over the next few months on our pastel white Westfalia California hightop.
I just need to decide...

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Last post by R0B
01 Aug 2017, 17:46
T25 "Marvel" Major Restoration

Last post by mshaw1980 « 02 Aug 2017, 12:09
Replies: 9
by HampdenRor » 27 Jul 2017, 12:29

Hello,

I bought Marv 1 year ago as a newbe to the T25 world, I didn't have much of an idea as what to look for in terms of rot or mechanical but I...

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Last post by mshaw1980
02 Aug 2017, 12:09
Removing rear seat - on Westfalia with eberspacher.

Last post by sweetaswesty « 28 Jul 2017, 12:12
Replies: 2
by sweetaswesty » 28 Jul 2017, 11:30

I'm taking the seat/bed/locker out of our Westfalia California. I've removed all the bolts and machine screws Bentley identifies plus a few more...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
28 Jul 2017, 12:12
carpet lining

Last post by dbz864 « 26 Jul 2017, 22:00
Replies: 1
by matthew13 » 26 Jul 2017, 21:05

I am relining the carpet in my T25, and looking for any recommendations for companies who sell it? Any info would be great.
Cheers

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Last post by dbz864
26 Jul 2017, 22:00
Wheel arch replacement?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jul 2017, 14:00
Replies: 10
by kit » 06 May 2017, 14:48

Probably a silly question but here goes, I have rust around the filler cap proper push your finger through but the rest of the arch is pretty solid...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jul 2017, 14:00
Fibreglass hi roof repair advice

Last post by Izzi « 25 Jul 2017, 10:10
Replies: 4
by Izzi » 24 Jul 2017, 11:53

Hi all. ......

Finally able to get a pic downloaded. Wanting to repair this fibreglass damage to the hi roof. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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Last post by Izzi
25 Jul 2017, 10:10
Fisher Price - My first welding and fabrication

Last post by Mocki « 25 Jul 2017, 07:58
Replies: 40
by orangebooboobearcrew » 08 Jan 2017, 22:58
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Hi,
After months of putting it off as I was bricking it, I finally started tackling the tin worm issues on the top half of the van.
So on the o/s/r...
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Last post by Mocki
25 Jul 2017, 07:58
Welding front jacking point to inner sill repair piece

Last post by Whitevanman « 24 Jul 2017, 22:30
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 24 Jul 2017, 12:01

Hello

So I have made up an inner sill repair piece where the front jacking point is welded to and thought it would be much easier welding the top of...

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Last post by Whitevanman
24 Jul 2017, 22:30
Washer jet back to front?

Last post by rockthebus « 24 Jul 2017, 16:16
Replies: 6
by rockthebus » 21 Jul 2017, 20:24

Is the jet in the ball back to front?

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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Last post by rockthebus
24 Jul 2017, 16:16
Side elevating pop top roof hinges - where to buy?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 24 Jul 2017, 14:54
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 24 Jul 2017, 13:49

One of the hinges on my poptop roof has come away from the gutter rail where it was riveted in. I found them online a few years back but can't seem...

2 Replies

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
24 Jul 2017, 14:54
Epoxy primer

Last post by what2do « 24 Jul 2017, 06:39
Replies: 12
by what2do » 19 Jul 2017, 08:06

At some point soon I'll need to do a few repairs to the body and will be using tins of epoxy primer rather than using the gun/compressor. Has anyone...

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Last post by what2do
24 Jul 2017, 06:39
Rustoleum in VW Colours... where to buy?

Last post by ash1293 « 23 Jul 2017, 16:48
Replies: 7
by volks_womble » 19 Jul 2017, 16:22

Previously I bought a 5l can of L90D Alpine White Rustoleum for our other van, which I ordered off the paintcode.

I cannot seem to find where I...

7 Replies

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Last post by ash1293
23 Jul 2017, 16:48
Leeking front window

Last post by sarahandthebear « 21 Jul 2017, 16:37
Replies: 5
by sarahandthebear » 20 Jul 2017, 09:19

Our front window leeks at the two corners and into the foot well. It needs wealding but at the moment we don't have the funds to cover the wealding....

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Last post by sarahandthebear
21 Jul 2017, 16:37
Multiple Keys

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 20 Jul 2017, 20:50
Replies: 10
by peteinnit » 29 May 2017, 20:35

Hi all,
I seem to have a different key for every door to my van and was wondering if there's a way to get them all to work with one key, or whether I...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
20 Jul 2017, 20:50
Fitting window scrapers

Last post by chris7ian « 20 Jul 2017, 09:39
Replies: 5
by Billleivers » 18 Jul 2017, 19:27

Probably covered elsewhere but I'm fitting new window scrapers tomorrow. Only 3 years to get round to it!
Any tips for fitting? Is it as simple as...

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Last post by chris7ian
20 Jul 2017, 09:39
Wiper Arms

Last post by bigherb « 20 Jul 2017, 19:02
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 19 Jul 2017, 15:48

Allright lads,

Received new wiper arms from Heritage, expected same as previous ones, but no.

These from Heritage are made for and from South...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Jul 2017, 19:02
Key Numbers

Last post by peteinnit « 19 Jul 2017, 08:10
Replies: 2
by peteinnit » 18 Jul 2017, 21:21

Hi all,
I'm trying to get my locks on the same key and was going to order new barrels from Dave@Dubkey, to match one of the existing keys, only...

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Last post by peteinnit
19 Jul 2017, 08:10
Westfalia water tank cap - lost key...

Last post by clift_d « 18 Jul 2017, 22:49
Replies: 4
by rockthebus » 18 Jul 2017, 17:09

I'm off camping at the weekend and can't find the filler cap key, and then to France for 10 days...

If I force the lock will i lose the ability to...

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Last post by clift_d
18 Jul 2017, 22:49
Rear Side Panel

Last post by 100leelee « 17 Jul 2017, 12:00
Replies: 5
by 100leelee » 12 Jul 2017, 07:16

Hi,
So reconstructing the c pillar as it had 'disappeared'.....
Bought the replacement panel that goes from the c pillar to the wheel arch, and...

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Last post by 100leelee
17 Jul 2017, 12:00
Cutting out and welding in new front jacking point

Last post by RogerT « 15 Jul 2017, 20:32
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 13 Jul 2017, 17:43

Hello

So I have cut off my front passenger side wheel arch and as expected the lower b post needs repairing which is fine. The jacking stiffener...

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Last post by RogerT
15 Jul 2017, 20:32
Rear Panel Fitting Advice

Last post by 100leelee « 15 Jul 2017, 17:42
Replies: 2
by 100leelee » 15 Jul 2017, 11:50

Hi,
Have the offside rear arch panel to fit.
Question is how to best secure the panel against the c pillar. The middle panel ideally I would not wish...

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Last post by 100leelee
15 Jul 2017, 17:42
Garage / bodywork recommendation West Sussex

Last post by Ant-t « 15 Jul 2017, 08:40
Replies: 2
by ccarpenter79 » 14 Jul 2017, 12:26

Hi all.

My 1980 Westy has just failed its MOT needing a shed load of welding :(

Thinking it might be time to get a load of bodywork sorted whilst...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
15 Jul 2017, 08:40
Treating van floor before insulation.

Last post by blueymarie « 14 Jul 2017, 18:58

by blueymarie » 14 Jul 2017, 18:58

Hello all. I'm afraid I need this spelling out to me! I've bought Vactan to tackle minor rust on my van floor before laying insulation. Although...

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Last post by blueymarie
14 Jul 2017, 18:58
Grill Paint Removal and respray

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Jul 2017, 13:35
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 14 Jul 2017, 06:46

I am hoping to respray my Taifun grill which at some point seems to have had a light spray coat applied. My home pressure washer took some off but...

3 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Jul 2017, 13:35
Fitting side planks

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Jul 2017, 17:40
Replies: 7
by nicq » 10 Jul 2017, 16:57

I know that in the past I have seen a drawing of the dimensions for fitting the side plank brackets but I cannot find it in the wiki.
If somebody has...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Jul 2017, 17:40
Rear 3 point seat belts

Last post by JackE « 12 Jul 2017, 11:28
Replies: 2
by magloboy » 11 Jul 2017, 22:45

Hi all
Can anybody point me in the right direction, I have a 1981 Devon and want to take out the lap belt from the sliding door side, can you tell...

2 Replies

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Last post by JackE
12 Jul 2017, 11:28
Bumper black paint code

Last post by hilift « 11 Jul 2017, 15:13
Replies: 3
by nicq » 08 Jul 2017, 16:09

Please can anybody tell me if there is a paint code for the black on the bumpers as I am repairing side planks.

3 Replies

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Last post by hilift
11 Jul 2017, 15:13
So far so good

Last post by Mocki « 10 Jul 2017, 20:04
Replies: 2
by sarahandthebear » 08 Jul 2017, 10:16

Thanks for all your help guys it gives us a good idea of where to start he had £500 of work done this year to pass the mot we're keeping her on the...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Jul 2017, 20:04
Tailgate seal channel rust

Last post by mshaw1980 « 09 Jul 2017, 14:02
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 08 Jul 2017, 06:51

Hello

Part of my tailgate seal channel at the bottom has disintegrated due to rust. Just wondered if anyone makes this channel or is it more...

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Last post by mshaw1980
09 Jul 2017, 14:02
Rear crossmember, sill + trailing arm mount

Last post by blakeys80 « 08 Jul 2017, 09:41
Replies: 7
by blakeys80 » 04 Jul 2017, 22:45

Hi all, I am hoping that I might get a little heads up from someone with more bodywork knowledge than myself. Here go's, apologies for no photos as...

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Last post by blakeys80
08 Jul 2017, 09:41
Fitting Replacement Outer Panels

Last post by 100leelee « 07 Jul 2017, 22:09
Replies: 24
by 100leelee » 26 Jun 2017, 15:28
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Hi,
Very shortly will be fitting replacement panels to my van, front wheel arch, b post, outer sill, rear wheel arch etc.. yes, I know loads......
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Last post by 100leelee
07 Jul 2017, 22:09
Slidy door pops open onto 2nd catch...

Last post by RogerT « 07 Jul 2017, 19:14
Replies: 6
by rockthebus » 03 Jul 2017, 22:45

Hi Chaps
Well, Im getting through my to-do list slowly. Now its time to sort out the slidy door, which during driving, pops open onto the 2nd catch....

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Last post by RogerT
07 Jul 2017, 19:14

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