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Saab aero seats

Last post by syncroandy « 23 May 2016, 21:43
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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
Window crank handle removal

Last post by JackE « 10 May 2016, 19:55
Replies: 4
by JackE » 08 May 2016, 13:44

I am just trying to remove my door card- and have managed to do everything apart from remove the window crank handle- I have found the screw but I...

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Last post by JackE
10 May 2016, 19:55
Fuel Expansion tank breather tubes - urgent question

Last post by JonathanR « 10 May 2016, 19:17
Replies: 6
by JonathanR » 10 May 2016, 08:33

Hi
Need the van on the road by lunchtime and am refitting petrol tank - so an urgent question
Have I think worked out where all the little pipes go...

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Last post by JonathanR
10 May 2016, 19:17
Front seat belt - Mk2 Golf?

Last post by CovKid « 09 May 2016, 22:31
Replies: 3
by Milly'sMechanic » 09 May 2016, 19:17

Hello....

My step-daughter has a T25, which I seem to look after for her! It has just failed it's MOT as the webbing is split on the driver's seat...

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Last post by CovKid
09 May 2016, 22:31
Good drill bit recommendations

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 08 May 2016, 22:06
Replies: 9
by SamsBus2012 » 06 May 2016, 19:23

Hi everyone, can anyone recommend somewhere I can buy decent drill bits? Been trying to drill out two of the small screws on the headlight bracket...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
08 May 2016, 22:06
UPHOLSTERY in the NorthWest

Last post by wodge « 08 May 2016, 20:49
Replies: 3
by sirgordonzola » 03 May 2016, 12:19

Hi all,

im based in Glossop and need my T25 to get a reupholstering desperately, anyone recommend anyone to me.

thanks
scott

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Last post by wodge
08 May 2016, 20:49
Bodywork restoration Merseyside or northwest

Last post by Plasticman « 07 May 2016, 22:18
Replies: 11
by Oliviad » 03 May 2016, 20:31

we are based in Liverpool and would like some help with repairing a suspected leak around the windscreen of our van. We would love to do it ourselves...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 May 2016, 22:18
Sliding Door Won't Open From Inside

Last post by Merrsh1 « 07 May 2016, 09:44
Replies: 14
by Merrsh1 » 01 May 2016, 18:12

Evening All

A title really. My sliding door opens absolutely fine with a very satisfactory click and clunk from outside the vehicle - but from...

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Last post by Merrsh1
07 May 2016, 09:44
Seats with seatbelts attached

Last post by ChrisTriple « 07 May 2016, 07:03
Replies: 3
by ChrisTriple » 06 May 2016, 16:37

What do people think to these?
Look at this on eBay:

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VW T25/T3 ROCK AND ROLL SEATS IN YOUR CHOICE...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
07 May 2016, 07:03
Autoglass Windscreen

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 06 May 2016, 19:56
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by Sir Brixalot » 23 Jan 2015, 14:02

I got the rubber from VW emporium, Autoglass supplied the screen (pilkington). It wasn't fitted well and leaked in the RH bottom corner. A Senior...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
06 May 2016, 19:56
Floor replacement

Last post by CovKid « 06 May 2016, 06:12
Replies: 1
by JonathanR » 05 May 2016, 21:58

I'm replacing my woodchip floor with 10mm marine ply. The old floor was screwed to van floor although one part by two front seats was glued down -...

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Last post by CovKid
06 May 2016, 06:12
Front seat seat belt stalks

Last post by nesty « 06 May 2016, 01:37

by nesty » 06 May 2016, 01:37

I want to replace my rigid front seat seat belt stalk holders with those bendy stalk ones.
I have original seat belts. Does anyone know what stalk...

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Last post by nesty
06 May 2016, 01:37
Front window winder replacements - done

Last post by Ralf85 « 05 May 2016, 20:28

by Ralf85 » 05 May 2016, 20:28

Today at last the knackered mechanisms have been replaced. I was happy to do it with my mechanic mate Mike to oversee things, but he took over. He...

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Last post by Ralf85
05 May 2016, 20:28
Multivan rock n roll bed fittings

Last post by multisi « 05 May 2016, 08:41
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by malcyb » 04 May 2016, 17:56

Hi all, I have a huge favour to ask. I am trying to fit my interior whoch has just been trimmed. Unfortunately as I have moved house during the build...

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Last post by multisi
05 May 2016, 08:41
Combicolor - huge price reductions.

Last post by what2do « 05 May 2016, 08:33

by what2do » 05 May 2016, 08:33

Brewers decorator centres have an offer until the end of June. 2.5 litres = £32.99, 750 ml = £14.99. I've just spoken to their customer care and...

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Last post by what2do
05 May 2016, 08:33
Which sikaflex for step rubbers ?

Last post by what2do « 05 May 2016, 08:28
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by MagicWagon » 05 May 2016, 00:46

I read in another post that sikaflex would be good for sealing step rubbers.
I just welded/painted new steps and have new rubbers to fit.
Which...

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Last post by what2do
05 May 2016, 08:28
Welding

Last post by Plasticman « 05 May 2016, 07:49
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by mattbaker1979 » 03 May 2016, 17:57

First of all, hi I'm new to the forum and new to owning a t25, I've got a 83 hi top, had it for about 2 months, went to jack it up today and the...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 May 2016, 07:49
Whats the best way to seal panel joints?

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 05 May 2016, 06:56

by ozzi_in_the_uk » 05 May 2016, 06:56

Well I have media-blasted, scraped, wire brushed, emery sanded, vactan'd, epoxy primered ....and even made a sacrifical offereing to the panel seam...

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
05 May 2016, 06:56
Repairing a Westfalia Double Glazed Unit?

Last post by bene « 04 May 2016, 19:09
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by Jeavsy » 10 Jan 2016, 16:42

Happy New Year to all - not managed to get on here for ages (work and family), but would appreciate your thoughts. I have just had the tailgate...

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Last post by bene
04 May 2016, 19:09
Rust pics as requested by metalmick8y

Last post by stys0n84 « 04 May 2016, 14:39
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by stys0n84 » 02 May 2016, 11:55

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Last post by stys0n84
04 May 2016, 14:39
Tailgate

Last post by Plasticman « 03 May 2016, 22:20
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 03 May 2016, 17:55

Hi guys we question or two here I am replacing my tailgate with a shiny almost New one.I am going to be swapping window has anyone got a link to a...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 May 2016, 22:20
sliding door help needed

Last post by T3BUS « 03 May 2016, 19:23
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by T3BUS » 01 May 2016, 10:08

Got a twin-slider and the doors seem to have dropped over the years. The offside seems worse so that the shut lines are about a cm out. Is this wear...

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Last post by T3BUS
03 May 2016, 19:23
Pop top strut 1988 Carthago

Last post by jacko1967 « 03 May 2016, 18:06
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by jacko1967 » 03 May 2016, 13:06

Hi as per camping thred me pop top strut has just failed on 1988 Carthago conversion anybody know we're to get it referbished , fixed or a new one...

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03 May 2016, 18:06

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