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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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
Rear panel replacement

Last post by CovKid « 04 Jul 2017, 20:25
Replies: 4
by Slider2 » 18 Jun 2017, 22:25

So time has come and I've bit the bullet. The n/s panel needs fixing.

I reckon it has all stemmed from leaking rear window but the previous owner...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Jul 2017, 20:25
Sliding window - Autohomes Conversion

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 Jul 2017, 20:12
Replies: 3
by kezza87 » 02 Jul 2017, 17:34

Hi, I have just replaced the felt runner part of my sliding window. Im getting a lot of water leaking inside. am I correct in thinking this is how...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 Jul 2017, 20:12
Early sliding door rubber bit at end of handle

Last post by Ant-t « 03 Jul 2017, 19:14
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 29 Jun 2017, 22:14

Does anyone know if you can get these from anywhere. I've searched all over the usual places but can't find anyone who does them. It's the little...

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Last post by Ant-t
03 Jul 2017, 19:14
Insulation

Last post by JackE « 03 Jul 2017, 11:05
Replies: 2
by JackE » 02 Jul 2017, 17:59

Hello

I was wondering if anyone has ever used this for insulation White Dacron/Polyester Insulation

I was thinking of using some foil backed...

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Last post by JackE
03 Jul 2017, 11:05
Multivan seat in a Caravelle

Last post by T3BUS « 02 Jul 2017, 07:13
Replies: 6
by T3BUS » 29 Jun 2017, 11:02

Got the seat but not the 4 brackets or pins!
In the vain hope someone can help...
1. Does anyone have them available to sell or know where I can get...

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Last post by T3BUS
02 Jul 2017, 07:13
passat seats

Last post by sandancer « 01 Jul 2017, 21:15
Replies: 1
by sandancer » 24 Jun 2017, 20:04

just got these seats out of an 02 vw passat and hoping to put them in the 1981 T25, i know they will need to be modified but just wondering if anyone...

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Last post by sandancer
01 Jul 2017, 21:15
Swivel seat base

Last post by multisi « 28 Jun 2017, 19:18
Replies: 1
by T25Lincs » 28 Jun 2017, 16:59

Hi Can anyone tell me if this would fit my T25 even though its from a T2 ?
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Thanks

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Last post by multisi
28 Jun 2017, 19:18
T25 Curtains

Last post by dansimpson « 27 Jun 2017, 23:05
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 16 Jun 2017, 15:14

Hi there I am looking for some nice looking, tidy curtians for my van

So far I ave found these:
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or...

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Last post by dansimpson
27 Jun 2017, 23:05
Sunroof

Last post by chris7ian « 27 Jun 2017, 10:12
Replies: 6
by Whitevanman » 22 Jun 2017, 21:28

The warm weather has got me thinking that we'll cook inside the van in warm weather. As I'm currently doing the body and interior I would like to...

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Last post by chris7ian
27 Jun 2017, 10:12
B post and inner Sill

Last post by 100leelee « 26 Jun 2017, 21:21
Replies: 15
by 100leelee » 12 Jun 2017, 20:50
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Hi
Finally offering up the inner sill... been longer than I expected, but..
My question is the b post strengthener in the photo, does this attach to...
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Last post by 100leelee
26 Jun 2017, 21:21
B pillar grab handle.

Last post by multisi « 26 Jun 2017, 16:09
Replies: 10
by bigbadbob76 » 07 Jun 2017, 15:38

Hi folks.
Just wondering if anyone has fitted a grab handle on the B pillar by the sliding door.
My Mrs has a bit of trouble getting in and out even...

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Last post by multisi
26 Jun 2017, 16:09
New interior trim

Last post by Ernest « 24 Jun 2017, 15:23
Replies: 2
by Ernest » 18 Jun 2017, 15:47

Hi
I am seeking new upholstery for my T25 - can anyone recommend a trimmer in south London North Kent/Surry area please
Ernest

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Last post by Ernest
24 Jun 2017, 15:23
Autosleeper VHT Fiamma Roof light

Last post by JackE « 21 Jun 2017, 15:27
Replies: 5
by JackE » 19 Jun 2017, 12:34

I have the following roof light fitted to my van it says
Fiamma: D2189 Vent 1 rauchgrau on it
but a bit of plastic has broken off-

Ideally I...

5 Replies

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Last post by JackE
21 Jun 2017, 15:27
Front spoiler and spare wheel access

Last post by multisi « 20 Jun 2017, 17:35
Replies: 1
by peteandnero » 18 Jun 2017, 22:29

Hi 80-90s,
I just fitted one of the 3 piece replica front spoilers based on the Westfalia Joker 5 piece one. It was a good fit with all the holes for...

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Last post by multisi
20 Jun 2017, 17:35
Rear Air Vents Letting Water Into Engine Bay

Last post by boatbuilder « 19 Jun 2017, 21:49
Replies: 10
by The Hairy Camper » 02 Jun 2017, 14:44

Hi everyone, it's raining a lot by me lately and i just realised that the rear air vents (i think thats what they are?) are allowing all the rain...

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Last post by boatbuilder
19 Jun 2017, 21:49
3/4 rock and roll with integrated belts

Last post by LostDog « 19 Jun 2017, 21:01
Replies: 5
by willpom » 11 Jun 2017, 22:13

Hi all

Just had the body work done and a respray on my Auto Sleeper. TNT orange and black, looks fab!
orange.jpg

Ripping out the old carpets at...

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Last post by LostDog
19 Jun 2017, 21:01
Looking for garage that will fix windscreen leak

Last post by Campermad « 19 Jun 2017, 20:04
Replies: 24
by Campermad » 06 Jun 2017, 20:30
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Hi , im new to this so go easy on me please.i jave read various bits on this forum most days for weeks now and so finally felt brave enough to post....
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Last post by Campermad
19 Jun 2017, 20:04
3 seat rock and roll bed and seatbelts

Last post by LostDog « 17 Jun 2017, 06:25
Replies: 1
by skankyunderpants » 16 Jun 2017, 20:50

has anybody got or have fitted a r&r bed with 3 seats and seatbelts that i can see pics of please?? thanks

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Last post by LostDog
17 Jun 2017, 06:25
Leatherette Seat Covers

Last post by multisi « 16 Jun 2017, 21:44
Replies: 3
by peteinnit » 14 Jun 2017, 21:28

Hi all,
I've read a few treads on here about seat covers and I'm thinking about getting some for mine. I've got a local company in London (Auto...

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Last post by multisi
16 Jun 2017, 21:44
Window winder extensions?

Last post by richlaz « 16 Jun 2017, 20:08

by richlaz » 16 Jun 2017, 20:08

Both of my window winder handles have recently snapped... Where the windows haven't been opened for a couple of years, they were stiff and has...

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Last post by richlaz
16 Jun 2017, 20:08
T25 -T4 seat size

Last post by sternal « 16 Jun 2017, 09:50

by sternal » 16 Jun 2017, 09:50

My new hardly used T4 seat arrived difference is night and day in comfort!
Size wise !!!

Fitted straight in

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Last post by sternal
16 Jun 2017, 09:50
Which window rubber - sliding door

Last post by richlaz « 15 Jun 2017, 10:56
Replies: 2
by richlaz » 15 Jun 2017, 07:39

Hi all,

I'm looking for a replacement window rubber for my sliding door, as it's started letting a few drips in (and ruined my new plywood interior...

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Last post by richlaz
15 Jun 2017, 10:56

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