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Removing windows

Last post by restoman « 09 Jun 2016, 07:09
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by Hughesy1982 » 08 Jun 2016, 19:45

My 1.9 dg has rust scabbing all round the windows of my van. I'm presuming that this was caused by a previous owner cutting Windows into the panels...

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Last post by restoman
09 Jun 2016, 07:09
Returning my seats to original from Subaru.

Last post by 69gp225 « 08 Jun 2016, 17:48

by 69gp225 » 08 Jun 2016, 17:48

Hello,

Need some help, recently purchased an 84 Devon camper. The previous owner installed both front seats with Subaru sport seats which are very...

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Last post by 69gp225
08 Jun 2016, 17:48
Panel repair questions

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Jun 2016, 20:38
Replies: 2
by amiiwu » 07 Jun 2016, 13:47

Hi all
We are currently trying to sort out some unsightly rust areas on the van.
We uncovered this lovely bodge, and are a bit stumped as to how to...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Jun 2016, 20:38
Front Number Plate

Last post by marlinowner « 07 Jun 2016, 12:35
Replies: 7
by Toby Hamilton » 06 Jun 2016, 18:27

Bit new to owning a van seen here just wanted to know whether people stick there front number plate to the bumper with double sided sticky tape or if...

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Last post by marlinowner
07 Jun 2016, 12:35
What stonechip?

Last post by davegsm82 « 07 Jun 2016, 12:05
Replies: 4
by davegsm82 » 02 Jun 2016, 21:44

After replacing the rear arch I need to cover the new repaired area with something similar to the original VW white 'foamy' stonechip stuff that I...

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Last post by davegsm82
07 Jun 2016, 12:05
Headlights swap

Last post by kevster996 « 06 Jun 2016, 23:02
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by Budgie7 » 24 Oct 2015, 13:33

Before with old headlights

After with new smoked headlights

Changed the headlights for these smoked ones, looks better but don't know what they...

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Last post by kevster996
06 Jun 2016, 23:02
What brand/type of seam sealer to buy?

Last post by weegaz22 « 05 Jun 2016, 23:30
Replies: 5
by weegaz22 » 31 May 2016, 04:08

Hi Guys, i have bought some vactan for sorting out the rusty seams and spots on my westy, i want to hit it with seam sealer as well once i dig all...

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Last post by weegaz22
05 Jun 2016, 23:30
TAILGATE BADGES

Last post by pandp38 « 05 Jun 2016, 17:36
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by drjsmithwhite » 05 Jun 2016, 12:22

Hi All,

Can someone measure there tailgate badges for me :)

These two..........

(VW)VOLKSWAGEN

TRANSPORTER

how tall and how long?

Pics if...

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Last post by pandp38
05 Jun 2016, 17:36
Window Seals

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jun 2016, 22:13
Replies: 2
by nathand2r » 02 Jun 2016, 20:34

Wheres the best place to get front door window seals from?
Need some for the whole way round

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Last post by CovKid
02 Jun 2016, 22:13
Louvre windows.

Last post by Kasper « 02 Jun 2016, 21:40
Replies: 9
by normal rules » 16 Aug 2015, 21:19

My van was original with louvre windows which over time have been replaced by po with plain glass. I want to return to original and have seen a few...

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Last post by Kasper
02 Jun 2016, 21:40
Golf Door Handles

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jun 2016, 18:12
Replies: 1
by crazymilk » 02 Jun 2016, 13:23

Hi there
Does anybody know if Golf Mk1 or Mk2 door handles fit a T25

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Last post by CovKid
02 Jun 2016, 18:12
Axle stand placement

Last post by handsmann « 02 Jun 2016, 08:30
Replies: 3
by handsmann » 01 Jun 2016, 11:14

Apologies if what looks like a simple matter has been dealt with before, I have looked on the Wiki and Archive.

Recently, I changed the bearings,...

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Last post by handsmann
02 Jun 2016, 08:30
Rust-oleum in Germany

Last post by jacobh « 02 Jun 2016, 06:19
Replies: 3
by HowardKinnard » 31 May 2016, 18:06

Hi guys.

Do any of our German members know where to order rust-oleum in Germany.
I'm having no luck finding anywhere and can't get it shipped over...

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Last post by jacobh
02 Jun 2016, 06:19
Aerosol stone guard recommendation pls.

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 31 May 2016, 18:30
Replies: 1
by syncroandy » 31 May 2016, 16:16

The lower surface of the sills on my pickup have a bad case of road rash and I'm having them sandblasted clean tomorrow. I'm also rebuilding the...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
31 May 2016, 18:30
Pic of c post

Last post by davegsm82 « 31 May 2016, 16:45
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by Itsblue » 25 May 2016, 20:40

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by davegsm82
31 May 2016, 16:45
fuel reaching pump but not coming out

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 01 Jun 2016, 12:04
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 28 May 2016, 16:50

So far new pump from brickwerks and new rod and flange. Sucking on pipe which goes into pump there's fuel. Its not coming out on the other side which...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
01 Jun 2016, 12:04
I wonder how many of us missed this rusty bit?

Last post by a1winchester « 30 May 2016, 19:06
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 29 May 2016, 19:14

Saw a post recently where the roof above the tailgate had rusted right through....

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Last post by a1winchester
30 May 2016, 19:06
Show us your paintjobs!

Last post by weegaz22 « 30 May 2016, 00:57
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by weegaz22 » 27 May 2016, 13:11

Show us your paintjobs/colour schemes! from rollered on to sprayed to Plastidipped to airbrushed to vinyl wrapped, stock/modified show it all off...

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Last post by weegaz22
30 May 2016, 00:57
JK mudflaps

Last post by mr_nunn « 29 May 2016, 23:26
Replies: 2
by mr_nunn » 28 May 2016, 18:03

Has anyone fitted these?

I got a set a while back and finally getting round to fitting this weekend..but a question:

As far as i can tell it looks...

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Last post by mr_nunn
29 May 2016, 23:26
Grease for sliding seat

Last post by CovKid « 29 May 2016, 13:10
Replies: 9
by JonathanR » 20 May 2016, 12:01

Hi
I have cleaned all the old solid grease from the slides on drivers seat as it had stopped sliding. It seemed to have a mixture of greases.
What's...

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Last post by CovKid
29 May 2016, 13:10
Nancy Van is nearly finished...

Last post by Miss Syd « 28 May 2016, 08:13
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by Miss Syd » 27 May 2016, 18:05

I haven't done this before, so apologies if the links don't work, but here goes!

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Last post by Miss Syd
28 May 2016, 08:13
Seam sealer reacting with paint

Last post by boatbuilder « 25 May 2016, 19:11
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 24 May 2016, 13:02

Where have I gone wrong - help please

I painted some seams wth Bonda Rust Primer yesterday.

When I painted on some Upol Grey Stripe Seam Sealer...

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Last post by boatbuilder
25 May 2016, 19:11
Saab aero seats

Last post by syncroandy « 23 May 2016, 21:43
Replies: 3
by Vdubkeith » 19 May 2016, 17:40

Question is will these fit got them on the cheap They are the aero seats with the wider backs heated and all electric out of a saab 9000

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Last post by syncroandy
23 May 2016, 21:43
Vactan and Cellulose????

Last post by Plasticman « 22 May 2016, 22:24
Replies: 3
by kit » 22 May 2016, 20:15

Has anyone noticed that Vactan can't be over painted with cellulose, do you need to prime first or just not use it?

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Last post by Plasticman
22 May 2016, 22:24
Bumper mountings

Last post by Plasticman « 22 May 2016, 07:39
Replies: 2
by Mickandsej » 21 May 2016, 21:15

I'm changing my 1990 from big bumper to metal. My Haynes manual doesn't cover big bumpers, do I need to source hangers etc? I'll be fitting a towbar...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 May 2016, 07:39
Hi Top & Hole

Last post by George22 « 21 May 2016, 18:30
Replies: 8
by Toobys123 » 16 Mar 2016, 10:23

Hi,

Bit cheeky but 2 questions really 1st I need to know how to remove my hi-top roof so I can repair the rotten guttering and hole above the rear...

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Last post by George22
21 May 2016, 18:30
Door card clip fitting

Last post by Sleedale « 20 May 2016, 12:49
Replies: 16
by Sleedale » 08 May 2016, 04:58
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Bought these to replace the sliding door card. The old one was screwed to the door, so the new card will be covered and fitted using clips.........
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Last post by Sleedale
20 May 2016, 12:49
Rear seat belts and MOT

Last post by muggins « 19 May 2016, 14:14
Replies: 11
by Sailsy » 17 May 2016, 09:17

Hi All,

I have my MOT looming next week and i have a quick question with regard to rear seatbelts. It was originally a panel van and has had two lap...

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Last post by muggins
19 May 2016, 14:14
Body Cut Needed

Last post by Oilline « 19 May 2016, 13:41

by Oilline » 19 May 2016, 13:41

Anybody chopping up a T25? I need a piece of windscreen surround about 50mm long to splice in

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Last post by Oilline
19 May 2016, 13:41
Roof rack weight limits ?

Last post by Wolfy « 18 May 2016, 09:10
Replies: 2
by Wolfy » 17 May 2016, 21:39

Hi all.

I've got a doka and bought a roof tent for it today, it has been mentioned that there may a limit to the weight I can put on the guttering....

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Last post by Wolfy
18 May 2016, 09:10
Panelvan bulkhead removal.

Last post by hightop ratty « 17 May 2016, 16:13
Replies: 4
by Bennythew » 13 May 2016, 08:40

I'm currently building a panelvan camper for climbing trips and bombing around Europe.

I've been looking at ways to increase interior space and...

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Last post by hightop ratty
17 May 2016, 16:13
Bodywork - SE London

Last post by Hughesy1982 « 17 May 2016, 15:09
Replies: 2
by jameshamilton » 25 Apr 2016, 10:35

It's time to get some welding done on my 1980 Westy ... nothing terrible (at least that I can see) but definitely need some new steel around the...

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Last post by Hughesy1982
17 May 2016, 15:09
Celly question

Last post by Plasticman « 17 May 2016, 14:36
Replies: 7
by syncroandy » 16 May 2016, 17:09

Picked up some cheap Pastel White at an autojumble.. It's ICI Belco cellulose. My pickup needs a few rusty spots sorting out... Will the Belco react...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 May 2016, 14:36
A hole in my bus :-(

Last post by Plasticman « 16 May 2016, 22:10
Replies: 3
by Troopy » 16 May 2016, 20:39

There is a hole in my chassis near the rear suspension that apparently can't be welded due to filler in the lower side panels and if I start having...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 May 2016, 22:10
Wobbly Windows (side)

Last post by what2do « 16 May 2016, 21:27
Replies: 33
by what2do » 05 May 2016, 13:58
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Both my door Windows wobble from side to side (fore - aft) once the have been wound down, the more they're lowered the greater the amount of 'play'....
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Last post by what2do
16 May 2016, 21:27
Sikaflex over paint

Last post by oddnumber « 16 May 2016, 08:36
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by oddnumber » 16 May 2016, 06:38

Morning all, hope everyone had a good and sunny weekend.

I've been looking at redoing the sealant on my high top, but when it was resprated last...

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Last post by oddnumber
16 May 2016, 08:36
Anyone have any tips on swing arm mount repairs?

Last post by FannyBawz « 16 May 2016, 07:51
Replies: 16
by FannyBawz » 12 May 2016, 19:39
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Hi all

Took the rear arch off today, turns out there's some fairly bad looking rust around the swing arm mount, which really put crumbs in my butter...
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Last post by FannyBawz
16 May 2016, 07:51
Spray-able seam sealer?

Last post by volks_womble « 15 May 2016, 16:13
Replies: 2
by volks_womble » 02 May 2016, 11:02

Does anyone know of a spray able seam sealer product? Bee using the Upol grey stripe brush able stuff, but just can't get even adhesion, and have...

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Last post by volks_womble
15 May 2016, 16:13
A pillar plastic trim replacement

Last post by normal rules « 15 May 2016, 14:05

by normal rules » 15 May 2016, 14:05

One of my a pillar trims has snapped. Anyone know if there is something out their other than the original replacement that fits. I have recently...

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Last post by normal rules
15 May 2016, 14:05
Rock and roll bed upholstery (attaching to frame)

Last post by multisi « 15 May 2016, 11:04
Replies: 11
by Jonnyb416 » 11 May 2016, 19:16

We are thinking of reupholstering the cushions with a better quality fabric. When we initially did them we didn't sew many ties on and the ones we...

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Last post by multisi
15 May 2016, 11:04
front seat removal

Last post by multisi « 15 May 2016, 10:58
Replies: 1
by Stephen y » 15 May 2016, 09:48

Hi I am trying to take out drivers seat out but near side bolts in front of battery are just turning,
Are these suppost to be into captive nuts or...

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Last post by multisi
15 May 2016, 10:58
MOT failure? Shade of red in headlight...

Last post by Emma&Al « 13 May 2016, 18:32
Replies: 8
by Emma&Al » 09 May 2016, 09:24

My drivers side headlight is now tinted red (I'm assuming its rust or the silver has diminished). Its pretty much obvious and very distinguishable...

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Last post by Emma&Al
13 May 2016, 18:32
Hightop

Last post by Bennythew « 13 May 2016, 08:56
Replies: 7
by 69chop » 06 May 2016, 17:51

Hi there,
Just bought this off eBay, anybody have experience of fitting one, are they simply bonded in place or some kind of mechanical fixing. This...

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Last post by Bennythew
13 May 2016, 08:56
Rear bumper

Last post by Sleedale « 13 May 2016, 07:21

by Sleedale » 13 May 2016, 07:21

Need a complete rear bumper and two end caps for the front one. Are custom and commercial ones ok?

TY

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Last post by Sleedale
13 May 2016, 07:21
Eye lid fitting

Last post by R0B « 12 May 2016, 23:29
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 12 May 2016, 06:56

Morning all :)
I have just bought a eye lid for my t25.but has anyone got an idea how to fit ?does it just clip on ?there are no holes in it for...

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Last post by R0B
12 May 2016, 23:29
Big bumpers and side planks removal

Last post by Sleedale « 12 May 2016, 21:29
Replies: 12
by Sleedale » 07 May 2016, 10:15

Our van came with the big front and rear bumpers with the side planks/pods. While some folks love them, personally I don't. They collect mud and...

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Last post by Sleedale
12 May 2016, 21:29
Colour of paint

Last post by tforturton « 12 May 2016, 14:24
Replies: 3
by Lee » 12 May 2016, 12:20

Hi
I am spraying the lower half of my 1981 T25 Holdsworlh camper but got a problem matching the light blue paint,is there any way of finding the...

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Last post by tforturton
12 May 2016, 14:24
Tailgate Gas Struts Removal

Last post by Plasticman « 12 May 2016, 00:05
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by tezandkate1 » 11 May 2016, 11:00

Hi, had a look through various topics on here, but when I am replacing tail gate gas struts, I have locked the gate open, removed the bottom fitting...

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Last post by Plasticman
12 May 2016, 00:05
Spinning Captive nuts

Last post by what2do « 11 May 2016, 10:17
Replies: 6
by JonathanR » 04 May 2016, 08:37

Looking around on the net and here I suspect there is no easy solution to this.
The front plastic guard is attached by 10 bolts in nutserts (captive...

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Last post by what2do
11 May 2016, 10:17
Fitting pre '85 radiator grill to post '85 van

Last post by Plasticman « 10 May 2016, 22:02
Replies: 4
by spence731 » 10 May 2016, 20:16

Hi

To cut a long story short, I need a replacement round headlight radiator grill (large badge) for my '89 van, but they seem to be as rare as hens'...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 May 2016, 22:02

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