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Land Rover Mirror Screws

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Jun 2020, 15:21
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 01 Jun 2020, 09:39

Hi all

Got some slight paint rash on my rear wheel arch after reverse parking using the atrocious t25 mirrors where you cant see anything so have...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Jun 2020, 15:21
Co Post jacking point fun

Last post by waltraud « 01 Jun 2020, 21:31
Replies: 5
by waltraud » 30 May 2020, 13:30

Went into open heart surgery above OS rear Jacking point. Thank to Platicman for tips. 3mm plate used. Only problem now is it looks like a purchased...

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Last post by waltraud
01 Jun 2020, 21:31
Rear springs

Last post by PeteandNikki « 01 Jun 2020, 20:28
Replies: 6
by PeteandNikki » 01 Jun 2020, 06:35

I’m in the process of overhauling the rear suspension on my Foster & Day coachbuilt. I’ve stripped it down ready to fit new trailing arm polybushes...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
01 Jun 2020, 20:28
Under the front seats, drawers?

Last post by Mocki « 31 May 2020, 23:08
Replies: 3
by rollercoaster » 31 May 2020, 08:55

I see that drawers are available from CC,
but I am using the space for electrics,
charger, fusebox and battery protection.

Dont really want to cut...

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Last post by Mocki
31 May 2020, 23:08
Rear jacking point repair.

Last post by waltraud « 31 May 2020, 20:30
Replies: 9
by colinthefox » 06 Mar 2016, 21:20

I was doing a pre-MOT inspection and I found this lurking in the NSR jacking point.

The rest of the chassis leg and JP is absolutely fine with no...

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Last post by waltraud
31 May 2020, 20:30
person to do welding needed

Last post by waltraud « 30 May 2020, 10:12
Replies: 3
by triplefin » 27 May 2020, 07:18

I have a 1987 T25 that needs some welding done, just infront of the back wheel arch by the suspension in order to get it through an MOT. Does anyone...

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Last post by waltraud
30 May 2020, 10:12
Undertray sound deadening

Last post by jrt « 29 May 2020, 18:13
Replies: 9
by Squidge » 28 May 2020, 19:16

Hi, I’ve taken out and cleaned up the undertray with the sound deadening insulation(chip foam). Just reading through some old threads and there was...

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Last post by jrt
29 May 2020, 18:13
tail gate hinge gaskets

Last post by Itsblue « 28 May 2020, 11:30

by Itsblue » 28 May 2020, 11:30

anyone know of a supplier of the ginge gaskets tailgate side not body side (as already have these)

they a sort of foam material . or does anyone...

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Last post by Itsblue
28 May 2020, 11:30
Inner sill bung holes

Last post by neil3965 « 26 May 2020, 14:39
Replies: 19
by neil3965 » 19 May 2020, 22:06
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Can anyone tell me if the large holes in the AH Schofield inner sill (not present in the original sill) are there for ventilation, or do I need to...
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Last post by neil3965
26 May 2020, 14:39
Sikaflex tips please

Last post by ash1293 « 24 May 2020, 19:24
Replies: 20
by rollercoaster » 01 May 2020, 13:18
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Its great stuff, but I am new to using it,
as many of you have been at it a while..
could anyone share the benefits of experience.

I have no idea...
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Last post by ash1293
24 May 2020, 19:24
Bodywork advise and work needed- Northwich

Last post by kimmypw « 21 May 2020, 08:17
Replies: 7
by kimmypw » 20 May 2020, 14:04

I seem to have knackered my vans bodywork recently using a local car wash, i have quite a lot of small rust spots appearing. No idea what i have done...

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Last post by kimmypw
21 May 2020, 08:17
Door don't fit proper.

Last post by sump « 18 May 2020, 21:01
Replies: 2
by sump » 18 May 2020, 20:40

Hi, Any one locally any good at hanging side loading doors?

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Last post by sump
18 May 2020, 21:01
Aerosol Paint Types

Last post by Ciaraneng « 16 May 2020, 23:00
Replies: 5
by Ciaraneng » 14 May 2020, 21:04

Hi guys. I have some filling and painting to do and was going to buy a few aerosols to keep me going. I sent a paint supplier a request for a quote...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
16 May 2020, 23:00
Devon Louvre window fly screens

Last post by diesel11 « 16 May 2020, 13:02
Replies: 1
by diesel11 » 13 May 2020, 19:50

Hi all, I know that there hens teeth, but I don't suppose anyone has any fly screens for sale or would be kind enough to send me sizes of the frames...

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Last post by diesel11
16 May 2020, 13:02
Repair Trailing arm possible?

Last post by maxstu « 12 May 2020, 00:22
Replies: 3
by dooglex » 11 May 2020, 14:12

So typical, both trailing arms have got quite a bit of rust on the outside bushing area.

I presume there are not supposed to be holes on the...

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Last post by maxstu
12 May 2020, 00:22
Brazing or soldering or weld

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 May 2020, 11:55
Replies: 4
by Da dan » 09 May 2020, 06:07

I’m just thinking as I will need to do some work soon and this got me thinking. If it’s not in a high stress zone ie little window repairs and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 May 2020, 11:55
Warped/bulging pop top

Last post by Da dan « 09 May 2020, 16:24
Replies: 12
by mariner » 05 May 2020, 20:09

Hi all. I've a super viking pop top and about 3/4 weeks ago I noticed that a section of the pop top has warped and in between the two hinges the side...

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Last post by Da dan
09 May 2020, 16:24
Insulation in van

Last post by what2do « 08 May 2020, 09:07
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 27 Apr 2020, 20:42

Hi all insulation in van on panels was going to put silent coat ,sound deadening and then some stick on closed cell foam is that ok??thanks
Simon

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Last post by what2do
08 May 2020, 09:07
Lead loading

Last post by Kevdotf « 08 May 2020, 07:57
Replies: 2
by Kevdotf » 07 May 2020, 18:16

Hi all can anyone tell me what brand of soldering paste to use I've got a considerable amount leading to do.

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Last post by Kevdotf
08 May 2020, 07:57
Bumper End Caps

Last post by TheDocmeister « 06 May 2020, 21:37
Replies: 11
by TheDocmeister » 25 Apr 2020, 09:55

I've just lost a bumper end cap on the motorway, so no hope of retrieving it unfortunately!
Question is, has anybody bought new ones recently and can...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
06 May 2020, 21:37
C pillar...

Last post by RogerT « 05 May 2020, 08:17
Replies: 9
by RogerT » 15 Apr 2020, 19:11

Anyone got a piccy of the forward face of the lower part of the C pillar. I’m missing some...

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Last post by RogerT
05 May 2020, 08:17
Front arch

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 May 2020, 23:08
Replies: 1
by Gordo89 » 04 May 2020, 22:17

I have rusty bits :roll:

The front arches are in pretty good shape however after removing the underseal there is rust located between the arch and...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 May 2020, 23:08
Wax recommendations for Matt paint finish

Last post by Fugeh « 04 May 2020, 22:06
Replies: 2
by jiffies » 04 May 2020, 20:52

Got a freshly painted camper done in Matt paint. Looking for recommendations for a good quality Matt wax to protect
Cheers
Jiffies

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Last post by Fugeh
04 May 2020, 22:06
Brake pipe retaining clips on underside of floor

Last post by davidoft1 « 03 May 2020, 10:20
Replies: 3
by Lanciaman » 02 May 2020, 15:48

Does anyone know if the plastic retaining clips that hold the brake pipe running N-S on the underside of the floor (and above the fuel tank) are...

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Last post by davidoft1
03 May 2020, 10:20
Sliding door

Last post by Aluman « 03 May 2020, 08:13
Replies: 5
by Mawsy » 22 Apr 2020, 11:15

Hi all I put this on general chat
to find a solution, my sliding door on my 1998 caravell has dropped at the right hand side when closed, I can lift...

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Last post by Aluman
03 May 2020, 08:13
T25 Panel Van Window Conversion

Last post by LaSham « 02 May 2020, 22:23
Replies: 3
by poofit » 02 Feb 2020, 02:13

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while on here whilst I find the right van! I've just picked up a VW T25 1984 panel van and have intentions of turning it...

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Last post by LaSham
02 May 2020, 22:23
Sliding door bearings

Last post by Elsaetka « 02 May 2020, 17:44
Replies: 1
by Lanciaman » 26 Apr 2020, 18:50

Some may have seen my post on Facebook ('VW T25 Club' - I'm Jeff Lawlor on there) regarding the guide roller bearings on the sliding door mechanism,...

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Last post by Elsaetka
02 May 2020, 17:44
Boosting early heater

Last post by mike the van « 30 Apr 2020, 19:25
Replies: 3
by Asw » 29 Apr 2020, 19:15

Hi.
We have a air cooled camper with the very simple heater. The heat exchangers generate plenty of heat but the air flow is not great.
I am...

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Last post by mike the van
30 Apr 2020, 19:25
Driver door will not lock

Last post by maxstu « 30 Apr 2020, 19:13
Replies: 3
by M13esy » 19 Apr 2020, 19:44

Any one give me some advice, the drivers door will not lock it feels like it would snap the key if I tried to false it ,plus the button will not push...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Apr 2020, 19:13
High Top Glass Installation

Last post by maxstu « 30 Apr 2020, 17:18
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 25 Apr 2020, 17:41

Leaking high top window (non opening). Have new seal and beading. Any advice on re-installing glass technique welcomed please?
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
30 Apr 2020, 17:18
Sliding window seal fitment

Last post by rollercoaster « 28 Apr 2020, 16:11
Replies: 2
by jimtec » 09 Apr 2020, 19:00

Hi there I've been reading the forum for the last 10 years and always found the answer to my questions until now.. I can't work out how to retro fit...

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Last post by rollercoaster
28 Apr 2020, 16:11
Help re-fitting seat lever springs

Last post by morr « 27 Apr 2020, 09:28
Replies: 5
by morr » 25 Apr 2020, 18:08

Hi all,

I just had the passenger seats out of my SA van to repair a wire threatening to poke thru the leather on the seat base. I managed to sort...

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Last post by morr
27 Apr 2020, 09:28
Resealing fibreglass roof

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Apr 2020, 06:37
Replies: 20
by slowcoach » 09 Jan 2020, 18:53
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Hi all,
My fibreglass poptop leaks. I've come to the conclusion that it's actually become permeable, being of age, and sun battered (Australian van)....
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Last post by slowcoach
27 Apr 2020, 06:37
Bodywork near Taunton

Last post by JeffRoo « 26 Apr 2020, 18:47
Replies: 1
by Herbs » 17 Apr 2020, 20:29

Hello all hope your safe and not crazy yet.
like most people with time on there hands at present. im tinkering and have solved lots of minor issues,...

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Last post by JeffRoo
26 Apr 2020, 18:47
Poptop hinges

Last post by Stesaw « 24 Apr 2020, 22:20

by Stesaw » 24 Apr 2020, 22:20

I've been meaning to ask folk that have poptop leisuredrive conversions and how your hinges are on your roof. Mine are riveted to the roof plus they...

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Last post by Stesaw
24 Apr 2020, 22:20
Rock and roll bed without hinges?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 24 Apr 2020, 20:30
Replies: 5
by RazorRiggott » 20 Apr 2020, 08:30

I'm currently refurbishing the interior of my T25 'project' and when dismantled I noted that the rock and roll seat doesn't have the metal hinges...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
24 Apr 2020, 20:30
Air deflector cards behind upper grille

Last post by slowcoach « 22 Apr 2020, 15:39
Replies: 26
by MattyGreg05 » 19 Apr 2020, 18:29
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Hi all. I’m trying to source replacements for the 2 air deflecting board/card things which are located behind the upper front grille either side of...
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Last post by slowcoach
22 Apr 2020, 15:39
Sliding door

Last post by Mawsy « 21 Apr 2020, 09:03

by Mawsy » 21 Apr 2020, 09:03

Hi all, as per title, the sliding door on my 1998 caravell drops at the right hand side when closed leaving an uneven gap I can close this gap by...

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Last post by Mawsy
21 Apr 2020, 09:03
Autosleeper stripe

Last post by dbz864 « 20 Apr 2020, 20:54
Replies: 9
by dbz864 » 16 Apr 2020, 14:45

Hi has anybody got a autosleeper with the original stripes on, if yeh, could you please measure the width.from either side of gold pin stripe ,ie the...

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Last post by dbz864
20 Apr 2020, 20:54
Where can I get one of these?

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Apr 2020, 23:11
Replies: 1
by jacko4 » 19 Apr 2020, 19:37

996C1111-77C8-4BC8-9D25-628A54D18D9E.jpeg Hi guys
Been trying to figure out where I can get a repair part for the bit that links the rear platform...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Apr 2020, 23:11
Stickers

Last post by dumbo « 19 Apr 2020, 19:19
Replies: 4
by dumbo » 18 Apr 2020, 14:14

Hi also need a new sticker for back screen I changed it so want the same sticker in white 69cms x 7cms of t25 one life vw live it surf body can't...

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Last post by dumbo
19 Apr 2020, 19:19
Rust treatment

Last post by rollercoaster « 17 Apr 2020, 09:20
Replies: 7
by KRIS » 07 Apr 2020, 21:39

I am going to rust treat the floor of my van. The whole of the floor and the upper section around the engine 'lid/hatch'. I will be wire brushing it...

7 Replies

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Last post by rollercoaster
17 Apr 2020, 09:20
Slidding door buffer?

Last post by Jim San « 15 Apr 2020, 21:17
Replies: 3
by Lensbells » 15 Apr 2020, 13:08

Hi,

Can anyone explain to me where abouts this goes please. We are refitting the slidding door and we can't remember/figure it out.

Thank you...

3 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
15 Apr 2020, 21:17
Westfalia hightop paint code

Last post by pierce « 15 Apr 2020, 07:36
Replies: 4
by pierce » 02 Apr 2020, 13:16

I am about to tackle the long put off job of fixing the rust on the gutters. I am going to give the roof a paint whilst its off.

Does anyone know...

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Last post by pierce
15 Apr 2020, 07:36
How to fit RX8 Seats in a T25

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Apr 2020, 07:23
Replies: 2
by Just_Kitt » 13 Apr 2020, 10:43

FYI - my van is left hand drive and this covers fitting one electric seat to the van and one manual seat on a swivel base.

How to fit RX8 seats...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Apr 2020, 07:23
Car Door Seal Mystery...

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Apr 2020, 21:24
Replies: 3
by flinny01 » 13 Apr 2020, 17:48

Hi Everyone,

I'm taking full advantage of Lockdown to begin the outfit of my T25 now it is back from fabrication/paint.

I've got a new pair of cab...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Apr 2020, 21:24
Looking for rubber replacement for removable seat in holdswo

Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 « 14 Apr 2020, 15:32

by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 » 14 Apr 2020, 15:32

Any ideas where to get a couple of these with top hat tails.
Would be great if I could have with bearings ?

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Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3
14 Apr 2020, 15:32
Rust-oleum not "going off" on sealant

Last post by rosco « 14 Apr 2020, 12:22
Replies: 4
by rosco » 14 Apr 2020, 10:25

Hi all
I recently vactan treated and painted my engine bay with Rust-oleum Combicolour, and am really pleased with the results. However, I also...

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Last post by rosco
14 Apr 2020, 12:22
Air Vents in rear windows

Last post by dumbo « 12 Apr 2020, 10:05

by dumbo » 12 Apr 2020, 10:05

Hi all the air vent in rear windows has an seal in between vent and glass where can I get them from or part numbers thanks
Simon

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Last post by dumbo
12 Apr 2020, 10:05
Sliding sunroof roofcut

Last post by Aidan « 10 Apr 2020, 20:01
Replies: 3
by JeffRoo » 09 Apr 2020, 10:38

Hi all
Seen in eBay a sliding roof roof cut is available. I’m no welder, so I was wondering how easy it would be to get this put onto my tin top,...

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10 Apr 2020, 20:01

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