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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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Last post by jacko1967
03 May 2016, 18:06
Leather seats

Last post by Whizzler46 « 03 May 2016, 08:21
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by doenut82 » 28 Apr 2016, 14:53

What seats can be modified to fit the t25?

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

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Last post by Whizzler46
03 May 2016, 08:21
Top panel replacement below windscreen

Last post by fish27070 « 02 May 2016, 19:23
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by TONYT25T25 » 22 Apr 2016, 19:03

Hi, need to replace or repair the top panel below windscreen, has been leaking for a while and recent crack in windscreen hastened replacement....

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Last post by fish27070
02 May 2016, 19:23
Caravelle floor lining

Last post by JonB « 02 May 2016, 17:12
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by JonB » 02 May 2016, 08:21

How good is the original caravelle floor lining and does it hold water?

I'm just wondering whether it's best to patch up the original lining or to...

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Last post by JonB
02 May 2016, 17:12
Filling seams

Last post by Ant-t « 02 May 2016, 14:57
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 02 May 2016, 14:25

Hi guys n gals doing some prep work before my van gets
Rollered.now I'm dealing with some rust on the seames justnow.I know they have some kind of...

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Last post by Ant-t
02 May 2016, 14:57
rear screen

Last post by dave lfc « 02 May 2016, 13:46
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by dave lfc » 02 May 2016, 10:38

hi everyone does a rear screen from a 1980 van fit a later 1988 van,cheers dave :ok

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Last post by dave lfc
02 May 2016, 13:46
Replacement seat recivers/buckles

Last post by silverbullet « 02 May 2016, 10:58
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by JonB » 02 May 2016, 08:23

I have the brickwerks rear seat belts fitting with my multivan bed but the recivers stalks/webbing are a little too long and interfere with the child...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 May 2016, 10:58
Sliding Door out of alignment

Last post by Plasticman « 02 May 2016, 06:28
Replies: 3
by Stefvan » 01 May 2016, 18:20

Hi
my van went in for some welding and the bodyshop removed the door to get at the rear wheel arch. Now its sitting 2-3mm too high at the back and...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 May 2016, 06:28
Rock N Roll Caravelle seat conversion.

Last post by multisi « 30 Apr 2016, 13:22
Replies: 15
by multisi » 24 Apr 2016, 16:53
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Here are some photos of the caravelle seat conversion.
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Last post by multisi
30 Apr 2016, 13:22
Sugru- temp leak fix?

Last post by multisi « 30 Apr 2016, 09:30
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by Toc » 23 Oct 2015, 12:12
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Any of you guys ever use this product on Any window seals with any success?

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If it pisses down for a...
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Last post by multisi
30 Apr 2016, 09:30
Syncro mirror & door "holes"

Last post by revchuck « 29 Apr 2016, 21:19
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by revchuck » 23 Apr 2016, 23:06

Hi guys. I have trawled through the Archive looking for help, and while there are threads about the issue, there are none which give a solution. So...

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Last post by revchuck
29 Apr 2016, 21:19
Rust/Welding Advise & help

Last post by crazymilk « 29 Apr 2016, 14:48
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by crazymilk » 25 Apr 2016, 10:32

I have found some nasty rust that needs dealing with however it is in an awkward place and I am not sure how to tackle it.

I will take some pictures...

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Last post by crazymilk
29 Apr 2016, 14:48
mirror

Last post by Stephen y « 29 Apr 2016, 14:21
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by Stephen y » 28 Apr 2016, 15:03

Hi How do you get the swivel base of the wing mirror.
Taken the m6 nut off so does it just knock apart by hitting the stud.
Regards
Stephen y

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Last post by Stephen y
29 Apr 2016, 14:21
Pug 206 window scrapers and felt seals

Last post by Plasticman « 29 Apr 2016, 09:23
Replies: 2
by normal rules » 28 Apr 2016, 18:38

Is it right that Peugeot 206 window seals for driver and pass side fit t25?

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Last post by Plasticman
29 Apr 2016, 09:23
caravelle window seals

Last post by mitchell1551 « 28 Apr 2016, 21:07
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by mitchell1551 » 28 Apr 2016, 19:49

i have a 87 caravelle and the window seals have chrome trim if i replace seals do ineed to replace like for like or can i use seal with no groove for...

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Last post by mitchell1551
28 Apr 2016, 21:07
Welding brackets for 3 point seat belt

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Apr 2016, 20:58
Replies: 11
by mariner » 27 Apr 2016, 17:29

Hi guys

Have just bought myself a new van :D having moved on from my much loved 2ltr air-cooled :cry:

The new van needs a three point belt in the...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Apr 2016, 20:58
Rear bumper iron removal

Last post by multisi « 28 Apr 2016, 11:18
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by Whitevanman » 27 Apr 2016, 21:53

I need to remove the rear bumper and irons to get at some rust in the rear valance. A tow bar is fitted so there are 2 M12 and 1 M10 bolt on each...

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Last post by multisi
28 Apr 2016, 11:18
Front seat belts, are they handed?

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 27 Apr 2016, 23:39
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 26 Apr 2016, 11:56

If someone in the know could very kindly tell me, does it matter which side they are fitted to? Cheers, Jon.

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Last post by Jonnyb416
27 Apr 2016, 23:39
Fitting map net to door card

Last post by Smosh « 26 Apr 2016, 19:41
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 18 Apr 2016, 11:28

I've just got one of those cargo net type door pockets to fit on the passenger door so Lindsay can keep a road atlas and a couple of OS maps in it. I...

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Last post by Smosh
26 Apr 2016, 19:41
Seat belts and rock n roll beds

Last post by nesty « 26 Apr 2016, 00:11
Replies: 5
by Tazzidevil63 » 26 Feb 2016, 13:54

Hello all,

Iv looked before posting and Iv also been to my local vw specialist.
When I went to see the vw guys (they look after my club vehicles...

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Last post by nesty
26 Apr 2016, 00:11
Sealant for pop top vents

Last post by petethefeet « 24 Apr 2016, 21:09
Replies: 1
by petethefeet » 24 Apr 2016, 18:30

Hi all,
I have just removed a sheet of perspex that was covering the hole in the pop top as I want to fit an opening vent in place.
When I removed...

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Last post by petethefeet
24 Apr 2016, 21:09
Fuel filler cap surround installation problem.

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Apr 2016, 20:38
Replies: 3
by normal rules » 24 Apr 2016, 17:23

Ok so I'm pretty mechanically minded, but I'm having great difficulty installing the black fuel filler surround to the body.
I can see it has tabs...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Apr 2016, 20:38
window seals for 87 caravelle 1.9

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Apr 2016, 19:34
Replies: 1
by mitchell1551 » 23 Apr 2016, 18:03

i need to replace the windscreen seal and the two front door window and quaterlight seals.the doors have chrome trim on them.can someone tell me what...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Apr 2016, 19:34
JAC CamperBeds

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Apr 2016, 17:28
Replies: 9
by LeeCarey » 22 Apr 2016, 14:26

Hi All, I'm looking to replace my flimsy rock n roll bed in the T25 and have been searching around numerous companies for crash tested and integrated...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Apr 2016, 17:28
Rustolium

Last post by WKDDOUGSTAR « 23 Apr 2016, 10:31
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 23 Apr 2016, 07:58

Hi lads and ladetts
How are we all today ?
Right I need to buy by rustolium as I'm painting my van in two weeks. I called rustolium direct and told...

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Last post by WKDDOUGSTAR
23 Apr 2016, 10:31
Autosleeper Trooper - Original or Custom?

Last post by Marmalade67 « 23 Apr 2016, 09:23
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by bmouthboyo » 26 Jul 2015, 05:02

I have been restoring my 1983 Autosleeper I bought back in 2009 slowly over the past few years and am nowat the stage I need to consider if I try and...

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Last post by Marmalade67
23 Apr 2016, 09:23
Sliding door alignment

Last post by garyd « 22 Apr 2016, 19:09
Replies: 10
by rossy616 » 17 Apr 2016, 13:28

Hi there. Is there any way to adjust the gaps either side of the sliding doors? One side is way close to the front of the van. So it'd leaving a...

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Last post by garyd
22 Apr 2016, 19:09
Shelon roof removal

Last post by Toobys123 « 22 Apr 2016, 15:14

by Toobys123 » 22 Apr 2016, 15:14

Hi there I have a hi top camper with a Sheldon roof does anyone know how it comes off as I need to for some new guttering?

Thanks Steve,
:?

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Last post by Toobys123
22 Apr 2016, 15:14
Front Seat Belt mount

Last post by chriscburgess « 21 Apr 2016, 09:47
Replies: 2
by chriscburgess » 18 Apr 2016, 12:46

The steel where my front seat belt mount is shot. I tried to get the bolt undone for the seat belt anchor and it just bent the steel upwards without...

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Last post by chriscburgess
21 Apr 2016, 09:47
Bodywork Edinburgh

Last post by organicmatter « 20 Apr 2016, 21:47
Replies: 5
by organicmatter » 13 Apr 2016, 12:10

I wondered if anyone has used or knows folk that have used PFP coach works near Edinburgh.
Popped along to see them about some welding (rear window,...

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Last post by organicmatter
20 Apr 2016, 21:47
Carthago decals

Last post by jack-d « 20 Apr 2016, 18:52
Replies: 7
by jacko1967 » 20 Apr 2016, 16:53

Hi I've been doing some body work over winter the van is now at the painters but I need some new silver n grey Carthago decals had a look on Internet...

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Last post by jack-d
20 Apr 2016, 18:52
Crusty Window

Last post by mrbodly « 20 Apr 2016, 12:52
Replies: 4
by mrbodly » 19 Apr 2016, 22:19

Hi All

I've decided to tackle the crustiest of my rear windows, please see pics below. My van is a rolling resto and as an amateur I am tackling the...

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Last post by mrbodly
20 Apr 2016, 12:52
Interior lining. Where to get some

Last post by IndigoSteve « 19 Apr 2016, 21:54
Replies: 12
by IndigoSteve » 16 Apr 2016, 20:50

I want to repair and recover some of the internal panels. I have a westy club joker 1984 and wondered if anyone has come across a supplier for the...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
19 Apr 2016, 21:54
Rear seatbelts in a van conversion?

Last post by eddioke « 19 Apr 2016, 11:15
Replies: 4
by eddioke » 16 Apr 2016, 21:15

I want to fit seatbelts in the back of my 1989 van conversion .I'm thinking one 3 point belt and a 2 point belt, will a 3.76 metre belt be long...

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Last post by eddioke
19 Apr 2016, 11:15
Door glass seals

Last post by seanmc1970a « 19 Apr 2016, 10:56
Replies: 2
by seanmc1970a » 18 Apr 2016, 16:45

Door window rubbers its the next job on my list, already replaced the window scrapers , now the rest.
Prices are shocking though, any alternatives....

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Last post by seanmc1970a
19 Apr 2016, 10:56
Undersealing Question

Last post by CovKid « 19 Apr 2016, 10:38
Replies: 3
by Merrsh1 » 19 Apr 2016, 08:32

Morning

I recently had my van under-sealed. All looks great BUT the rear trailing arms weren't under-sealed. They were left as is...

Would there...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Apr 2016, 10:38
Front jacking point area construction

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Apr 2016, 18:49
Replies: 7
by MagicWagon » 17 Apr 2016, 12:58

I recently jacked up each corner of my fairly recently acquired 1981 van using the jacking points. I had no problem with three of the corners, but on...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Apr 2016, 18:49
decal grommets

Last post by Aidan « 18 Apr 2016, 05:33
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by normal rules » 17 Apr 2016, 18:49

i am looking for the plastic grommets that secure the badges on the rear tailgate. there seem to be loads on ebay for mk1 golf and everything in...

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Last post by Aidan
18 Apr 2016, 05:33
Top cupboard out - advice needed for what I found behind

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Apr 2016, 22:15
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by IndigoSteve » 16 Apr 2016, 20:46

Took the top cupboard out today and found a few rust spots. How do I tackle this at home.

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Apr 2016, 22:15
High top oxidation

Last post by Mickeyw92 « 17 Apr 2016, 19:42
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by Mickeyw92 » 17 Apr 2016, 17:53

Hi everyone. Just after a quick bit of advice. Basically, ive just painted my autosleeper trident white (not just any white, but geet bright dayglo...

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Last post by Mickeyw92
17 Apr 2016, 19:42
New to spray painting - General advice and tips needed.

Last post by multisi « 16 Apr 2016, 09:37
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by stevelane » 15 Apr 2016, 12:42

Over the years I have managed to use rattle cans with varying success on minor repairs but as my van needs so many repairs it will need pretty much a...

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Last post by multisi
16 Apr 2016, 09:37
Glueing new step rubbers with sikaflex

Last post by paperhouselad « 16 Apr 2016, 08:26
Replies: 4
by organicmatter » 15 Apr 2016, 16:03

I have some sikaflex EBT left over any one used this to stick the step rubbers down or should I just use contact adhesive?

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16 Apr 2016, 08:26

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