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Electric windows

Last post by what2do « 15 Mar 2016, 17:33

by what2do » 15 Mar 2016, 17:33

How rare are they? Best place to source them? Complete mechanism and wiring would be required, am I expecting too much?

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Last post by what2do
15 Mar 2016, 17:33
Autosleeper Trooper Pop Top Colour

Last post by bmouthboyo « 15 Mar 2016, 07:21
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 13 Mar 2016, 06:20

Hi Guys,

Last summer I had my van sprayed back to the original L90D after a previous owner slapped god knows what all over with a paintbrush.

This...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
15 Mar 2016, 07:21
Mystery water ingress

Last post by a1winchester « 14 Mar 2016, 20:53
Replies: 4
by a1winchester » 12 Mar 2016, 22:15

I know it's sometimes difficult to find the source of a water leak, but I wonder if anyone else has experienced this?

I have water along the rear...

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Last post by a1winchester
14 Mar 2016, 20:53
Rear side window frame rust help

Last post by garry247 « 14 Mar 2016, 11:46
Replies: 10
by garry247 » 09 Mar 2016, 08:47

Van is getting a well earned Respray but the rear left window bottom was rotten under the rubber. It looks like it was an old panel van. Where would...

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Last post by garry247
14 Mar 2016, 11:46
Swan neck tow bar question

Last post by what2do « 14 Mar 2016, 10:04
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by bmouthboyo » 13 Mar 2016, 06:46

My camper has a swanneck tow bar that I am not sure if is custom welded or off the shelf. Either way it was fitted under the old body kit I removed...

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Last post by what2do
14 Mar 2016, 10:04
Chassis cutaway spot the difference

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Mar 2016, 11:08
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 12 Mar 2016, 08:44

Just for fun! What did VW change after this press release and can you see anything that could be improved upon?

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Mar 2016, 11:08
body shop in Cambridgeshire

Last post by Laws1974 « 11 Mar 2016, 15:05
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by dubaroo » 11 Mar 2016, 14:42

Hi there, I need some welding done around the petrol filler panel for the MOT on my panel van. Can anybody recommend me someone half decent in the...

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Last post by Laws1974
11 Mar 2016, 15:05
Bumper End Cap

Last post by Smosh « 10 Mar 2016, 22:57
Replies: 31
by stevelane » 05 Mar 2016, 21:23
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Just buying a replacement - what other fittings do I need to attach it?
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Last post by Smosh
10 Mar 2016, 22:57
Any Leisuredrive hightop owners on here?

Last post by restoman « 10 Mar 2016, 22:38
Replies: 3
by restoman » 10 Mar 2016, 09:42

Hi all
Looking for a front seal to go above windscreen where hightop joins roof
Took old one off which was rough ,and now have a gap to fill,never...

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Last post by restoman
10 Mar 2016, 22:38
Tailgate glass dimensions

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Mar 2016, 10:58
Replies: 4
by jokeruk » 08 Mar 2016, 12:41

As the subject says, does anyone have the tailgate glass dimensions handy? I've tried looking online but haven't seen it as yet.

I'm after the LLE...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Mar 2016, 10:58
Need some work doing North Wales area..

Last post by docklad « 09 Mar 2016, 22:59
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by ian8777 » 06 Mar 2016, 20:48

Hey there...

I am new and own a 89 T25 Autohomes conversion that is in dire need of some TLC. Could anyone recommend body workers in the North Wales...

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Last post by docklad
09 Mar 2016, 22:59
Limit Stop for Sliding Door 251 843 876

Last post by Iridium « 09 Mar 2016, 21:15
Replies: 3
by Iridium » 09 Mar 2016, 15:42

For my 1991 synco, no. 10 on the diagram, a limit stop for sliding door, part number 251 843 876

If anyone knows a source (preferably new), it would...

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Last post by Iridium
09 Mar 2016, 21:15
MOT Failure

Last post by boatbuilder « 09 Mar 2016, 08:26
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by Ruralman » 20 Feb 2016, 16:50
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Hi Guys and Gals,
My 1982 2.0 petrol T25 failed the MOT yesterday!

Reason(s) for failure
offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer...
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Last post by boatbuilder
09 Mar 2016, 08:26
Replacement seals for Doka Vindic doors plus window.

Last post by axeman « 08 Mar 2016, 06:55
Replies: 3
by Winchweight » 07 Mar 2016, 17:23

Hi guys,

The side doors on my Vindic are poo. They're covered in paint and in poor condition.

Does anyone know where I can get replacements or...

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Last post by axeman
08 Mar 2016, 06:55
Seatbelt solutions

Last post by bluebus1987 « 07 Mar 2016, 19:53
Replies: 17
by stevelane » 06 Mar 2016, 20:56
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I cant be the only owner of a T25 with three young children so I was wondering how you fit them in and where you add three point belts?
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Last post by bluebus1987
07 Mar 2016, 19:53
Seat covers - cheap!

Last post by DevonMark « 07 Mar 2016, 10:06
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by DevonMark » 07 Mar 2016, 09:12

I'm sure I've asked this before, but anyone bought and cheaper seat covers for their T25 that look half decent and fit the front seats properly?

My...

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Last post by DevonMark
07 Mar 2016, 10:06
What would this take to repair?

Last post by Mocki « 07 Mar 2016, 09:39
Replies: 9
by kezza87 » 05 Mar 2016, 14:01

Hi guys new to the forum and looking for a project t25 to buy.
I have found one fairly local to me but requires welding of which I know nothing...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Mar 2016, 09:39
Tailgate Repairs

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Mar 2016, 22:19
Replies: 2
by Hairyface » 06 Mar 2016, 21:37

Hi folks, not been on for a while and was hoping you could help so that I can feel the love for the van again.

Tailgate has the usual rests mess at...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Mar 2016, 22:19
Tailgate and sliding door won't open from outside

Last post by Pummer67 « 06 Mar 2016, 21:53
Replies: 5
by Pummer67 » 10 Jan 2016, 20:32

Hi all. I have recently bought a t25 1979 westfalia. Both the tailgate and sliding door open from inside but not outside. I haven't had the chance to...

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Last post by Pummer67
06 Mar 2016, 21:53
What colour

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Mar 2016, 20:42
Replies: 10
by Jay68 » 05 Mar 2016, 11:04

Morning all. I will be looking to have my syncro repainted at the end of the season. It was done last year but they painted it ford frozen white !!...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Mar 2016, 20:42
Front Steps

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Mar 2016, 01:15
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 04 Mar 2016, 19:49

Just got me van back after some body work to the rear quarter after a knock. Looks fantastic but the front steps need doing. I'm assuming its a...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Mar 2016, 01:15
New truck style mirrors, anxious about drilling.

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Mar 2016, 15:59
Replies: 15
by crookedmouth123 » 03 Mar 2016, 12:29
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I just got hold of a pair of original truck style synchro mirrors, I'm really anxious about drilling 3 holes into the top of my door, has anyone done...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Mar 2016, 15:59
Caravelle bed installation

Last post by the_fever « 03 Mar 2016, 20:41
Replies: 5
by the_fever » 27 Feb 2016, 12:05

Hi Folks,

I managed to get hold of an original caravelle rock n' roll bed to replace the bench seat but have found out that the back rest pins are...

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Last post by the_fever
03 Mar 2016, 20:41
Voodoo VW

Last post by Adeybruce « 02 Mar 2016, 21:53
Replies: 5
by robphil40 » 21 Feb 2016, 18:59

Hi guys

Anyone had any experience of Voodoo VW in Thatcham, Newbury

They look great and I'm hoping to get them to do some work on my T25

Be good...

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Last post by Adeybruce
02 Mar 2016, 21:53
factory seals

Last post by restoman « 02 Mar 2016, 07:21
Replies: 12
by dumbo » 25 Feb 2016, 22:41

hi all factory seal from c&c custom are they ok?? thanks

simon

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Last post by restoman
02 Mar 2016, 07:21
Window seals

Last post by dbz864 « 01 Mar 2016, 17:53
Replies: 4
by fidgetpants » 01 Mar 2016, 11:32

Can anyone recommend where to buy a set of window seals from? my vans booked in for a respray and im putting new seals in when finished. 5 window...

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Last post by dbz864
01 Mar 2016, 17:53
Windscreen Corrosion Protection

Last post by freckvan1 « 01 Mar 2016, 17:25
Replies: 2
by freckvan1 » 19 Feb 2016, 16:57

Afternoon All,

1984 DG 1,9

Have had Front Upper Panel replaced,dash still in, window still out .

Now then, I have two big aerosols with 600,mm...

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Last post by freckvan1
01 Mar 2016, 17:25
Paint preparation

Last post by R0B « 01 Mar 2016, 07:46
Replies: 1
by ssdt » 01 Mar 2016, 07:40

Hi spray painter suggested l take out wiper spindles for better finish ?? Can l do this and renew washer tubes without actually taking dash out by...

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Last post by R0B
01 Mar 2016, 07:46
rear side window leak

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Feb 2016, 19:31
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 28 Feb 2016, 21:32

Hi Gang,

Now here is another one for you on a sunday eve. Had a look at the forum, but like to just clarify the process.

My rear side window is...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Feb 2016, 19:31
Seat belt buckles on a stalk

Last post by gary1998 « 28 Feb 2016, 00:42
Replies: 1
by MagicWagon » 28 Feb 2016, 00:04

Does anyone know where I might obtain some seat belt buckles on a rigid stalk as the buckles I just got with my M1Camperbeds rock and roll bed are...

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Last post by gary1998
28 Feb 2016, 00:42
3 point belts

Last post by Tobias13 « 26 Feb 2016, 21:05
Replies: 7
by sonj » 01 Dec 2015, 10:13

can anyone recommend somewhere in the south west than can fit 3 point belts in the back on a rock and roll style bed with worktop units alond right...

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Last post by Tobias13
26 Feb 2016, 21:05
Bleeder rail clips

Last post by boardmonkey « 26 Feb 2016, 17:07
Replies: 10
by Smiffo » 25 Feb 2016, 12:46

Afternoon all.

I have recently swapped out my bleeder rail for a plastic one, after snapping an inlet off the old metal variety :roll:...

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Last post by boardmonkey
26 Feb 2016, 17:07
Mild Steel

Last post by Ant-t « 26 Feb 2016, 08:53
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 25 Feb 2016, 16:50

Just starting to address some small body work issues on my bus, nothing major but can anyone point me in the right direction with buying mild steel?...

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Last post by Ant-t
26 Feb 2016, 08:53
Stubborn screws - how to get them out?

Last post by Emma&Al « 24 Feb 2016, 10:53
Replies: 26
by Emma&Al » 17 Feb 2016, 11:21
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Im trying to get 2 screws out that look like they've not moved in years..not only that, they been vaguely painted over too.
I want to fit my new wing...
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Last post by Emma&Al
24 Feb 2016, 10:53
Changing the cab door lock barrel - how?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Feb 2016, 07:11
Replies: 9
by Tinium » 15 Feb 2016, 21:17

The lock on my drivers door has seized up, and no longer turns with the key - so I've got myself a new barrel that's been matched to my existing...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Feb 2016, 07:11
Bus box

Last post by SpacemanSpiff « 23 Feb 2016, 21:02
Replies: 3
by Thomo74 » 23 Feb 2016, 18:52

Hi
I've recently purchased a T25 and I'm new to this forum as well. This my first camper and restoration project. I'm looking at doing as much of...

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Last post by SpacemanSpiff
23 Feb 2016, 21:02
Custom Westalia Font Decals in the UK?

Last post by irishkeet « 22 Feb 2016, 22:10
Replies: 5
by irishkeet » 22 Feb 2016, 20:44

Hello

Can anyone help with this? I'm thinking of some poptop decals for the van when it returns and I like the idea of using the westy font.

I...

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Last post by irishkeet
22 Feb 2016, 22:10
Painting the fuel tank.

Last post by Smiffo « 22 Feb 2016, 11:10
Replies: 7
by Smiffo » 20 Feb 2016, 15:48

Afternoon Club 18-30......!!

Having had the tank out to get my new steel coolant pipes over it, I am wondering what I should `paint` it with?
Any...

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Last post by Smiffo
22 Feb 2016, 11:10
Leaking windows ?

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Feb 2016, 22:50
Replies: 3
by Budgie7 » 21 Feb 2016, 21:58

My Tailgate appears to be leaking water in around the window seal, is there an easy fix or is it glass out and re seal or new rubber. This also seems...

3 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Feb 2016, 22:50
Window rubbers

Last post by R0B « 21 Feb 2016, 07:52
Replies: 6
by Rookie lee » 20 Feb 2016, 20:33

Thought I spotted somewhere on here someone using car window rubbers to replace there cracked ones on there t25. Think it was peugeot ones??? Anyone...

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Last post by R0B
21 Feb 2016, 07:52
Just bought a Westfalia roof....

Last post by Thefamegame « 19 Feb 2016, 09:32
Replies: 47
by tforturton » 03 Oct 2014, 11:21
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...which is to be grafted onto my Caravelle. I'm not going to do a roof-cut or anything like that, just cut a hole, and fix the poptop to the roof...
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Last post by Thefamegame
19 Feb 2016, 09:32
Seals for doors on a Vindic and glass for rear hatch

Last post by Winchweight « 18 Feb 2016, 22:43

by Winchweight » 18 Feb 2016, 22:43

Hi guys, I'm looking to refurbish a Vindic on my doka and wondered if anyone had found a source for replacement seals fot the side and rear doors on...

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Last post by Winchweight
18 Feb 2016, 22:43
Fiberglass tailgates

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Feb 2016, 10:25
Replies: 7
by WKDDOUGSTAR » 15 Feb 2016, 21:29

Hello lads and lasses how are we all this evening.I was talking to a fellow t25 owner the other day about the rust at the bottom of my tailgate and...

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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Feb 2016, 10:25
Dash board

Last post by boatbuilder « 17 Feb 2016, 07:03
Replies: 7
by WKDDOUGSTAR » 13 Feb 2016, 22:17

Hi all. Was thinking of as my dash is off justnow spray paining it.any recommendations on spray paint and the amount I will require ?black but...

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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Feb 2016, 07:03
Front seat recover

Last post by Ralf85 « 15 Feb 2016, 00:59
Replies: 10
by Wear Sunscreen » 09 Feb 2016, 13:54

Hi all

I'm looking to have my front seats recovered, has anyone any suggestions of people either in or near Birmingham who undertake such work...

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Last post by Ralf85
15 Feb 2016, 00:59
Fixing my Square headlight

Last post by scottbott « 14 Feb 2016, 23:10
Replies: 12
by tforturton » 14 Feb 2016, 14:27

Some of you might have seen my thread titled How did that get in there? , which showed how water ingress had spoilt one of my square headlights....

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Last post by scottbott
14 Feb 2016, 23:10
How did that get in there?

Last post by Mocki « 13 Feb 2016, 20:17
Replies: 30
by tforturton » 30 Jan 2016, 15:35
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And how do I get it out? Okay, I knew my o/s headlight was losing it's silvering, but now it's filling up with water! Any ideas how to solve this...
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Last post by Mocki
13 Feb 2016, 20:17
Which wiper blades on 1990 Caravelle?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 13 Feb 2016, 14:34
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by Emma&Al » 17 Jan 2016, 16:17
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Just as the title suggests. Need to change - can a nice person direct me to a good link? Thank you :D
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Last post by ScienceBoy
13 Feb 2016, 14:34
Welder needed near Kilmarnock or Rosyth

Last post by AlandAnn « 13 Feb 2016, 08:19
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by AlandAnn » 01 Feb 2016, 19:04

Can anyone recommend a good body repair shop in my area's?
I'm happy to do easy fixes but welding :| I don't do.

Off side panel, petrol cap...

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Last post by AlandAnn
13 Feb 2016, 08:19
Painting with rustoleum

Last post by mbcamper « 12 Feb 2016, 20:56
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by daddyjim » 11 Feb 2016, 18:30

Hi all,

Going to be getting my van painted soon and was wondering if anyone knew if you can use rustoleum combo colour through a spray gun?
Any...

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Last post by mbcamper
12 Feb 2016, 20:56

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