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Two questions, both about doors.

Last post by Smiffo « 09 Feb 2016, 06:08
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by Smiffo » 08 Feb 2016, 23:30

Evening all.

I am hoping for a simple answer here, so here goes...

My driver door `hangs` down a bit when open ( about 3 or 4 millimetres I would...

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Last post by Smiffo
09 Feb 2016, 06:08
Respray - rough cost?

Last post by dbz864 « 08 Feb 2016, 22:44
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 02 Feb 2016, 17:23
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My Caravelle used to be blue. I sold it and the new owners painted it by hand using matt green nato paint. It wasn't a great job!
Now one year on I...
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Last post by dbz864
08 Feb 2016, 22:44
Replacement Pick Up Deck

Last post by 16vMatt « 06 Feb 2016, 09:20

by 16vMatt » 06 Feb 2016, 09:20

As the title suggests I'm in need of a new deck for my single cab pickup. Not really confident in my own welding/cutting abilities. So if anyone has...

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Last post by 16vMatt
06 Feb 2016, 09:20
Where to get centre sliding door track?

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Feb 2016, 23:50
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 25 Jan 2016, 23:11

Hello

The sliding door track that the hinge rollers move along on my van is very crusty and knackered. Anybody know where I can buy this as it...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Feb 2016, 23:50
Removing Door Trims

Last post by 16vMatt « 05 Feb 2016, 16:36
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by 16vMatt » 04 Feb 2016, 14:09

I've read that there's supposed to be a screw within the door pull on the inside however there is no screw there nor a hole. I have removed the large...

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Last post by 16vMatt
05 Feb 2016, 16:36
Wax oiling - how much ?

Last post by Emma&Al « 04 Feb 2016, 16:40
Replies: 10
by Emma&Al » 02 Feb 2016, 17:20

Does anyone know of the rough cost of having the underneath of a van wax oiled?

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Last post by Emma&Al
04 Feb 2016, 16:40
new owner , restoration begun :-)

Last post by mid england retrims « 03 Feb 2016, 22:24
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by mid england retrims » 14 Sep 2014, 22:57
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:D Hi all , recently bought a vw t25 , its a 1988 watercooled 1.9 dg panel van , its going to restored , resprayed and camper converted with a full...
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Last post by mid england retrims
03 Feb 2016, 22:24
Leaking around rear light fittings

Last post by boatbuilder « 02 Feb 2016, 10:43
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by ScienceBoy » 24 Jan 2016, 18:18

Is this a common issue? I had this cavity rebuilt when we bought the van and now look at it. There is a drain hole but clearly the waters getting in...

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Last post by boatbuilder
02 Feb 2016, 10:43
Trim clips not holding

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Feb 2016, 19:30
Replies: 4
by Goodgeyman » 30 Jan 2016, 16:59

I have just replaced all my door cards with new ply and covered with vinyl. I bought new genuine trim clips but they just do not hold. The vinyl that...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Feb 2016, 19:30
Anyone know where I can have the underneath stonechipped?

Last post by boatbuilder « 01 Feb 2016, 07:43
Replies: 5
by chuckle-bus-tom » 26 Jan 2016, 06:10

In the past I've sprayed waxoil on the belly of my van, but this year I'd like to beast it and get a professional to do a proper job. Does anyone...

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Last post by boatbuilder
01 Feb 2016, 07:43
Home Counties /west midlands upholstery recommendations

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Jan 2016, 21:34
Replies: 2
by italianjob » 31 Jan 2016, 21:00

hello - well I can't put it off any longer, the threads are well and truly bare. she needs an interior re-upholstery. any recommendations for an...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Jan 2016, 21:34
Sliding door handle lock

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Jan 2016, 00:03
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by Blaizefed » 30 Jan 2016, 15:52

Yes I searched.

My door lock in the slider has never worked. Key fits in the hole and turns ok, but doesnt lock or unlock the door. Removed the...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Jan 2016, 00:03
Interior reline

Last post by molar38 « 30 Jan 2016, 17:02

by molar38 » 30 Jan 2016, 17:02

Do any of you lovely people know of any good and reliable interior fitters? My van is looking extremely shabby inside and its time for a proper...

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Last post by molar38
30 Jan 2016, 17:02
Bumpers

Last post by eddioke « 30 Jan 2016, 16:22
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by eddioke » 27 Jan 2016, 07:08
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Can anyone recommend where to buy a good set from? I for MOT reasons bought a cheep set from Just Kampers (would have had a fail for sharp edge...
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Last post by eddioke
30 Jan 2016, 16:22
How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

Last post by RogerT « 29 Jan 2016, 00:25
Replies: 21
by golf301 » 26 Jan 2016, 23:03
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Can I get this big black mat and wire retainer out of this void without removing the gearbox?

Got some rust issues behind it that need...
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Last post by RogerT
29 Jan 2016, 00:25
camper seat?

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2016, 18:18
Replies: 4
by eddioke » 28 Jan 2016, 08:53

I dont know the name of the converter of my van I am still unsure of the exact layout yet When I bought my 1989 1.7 Diesel T3 it was undergoing...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2016, 18:18
B post repair - pics wanted

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Jan 2016, 18:14
Replies: 4
by garyd » 27 Jan 2016, 18:11

Hi,
can anyone either point me to pics or post some up, please?

I need clear, detailed, shots of the nearside B-post at the front of the sliding...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Jan 2016, 18:14
Size of the tie rod hole!!

Last post by Rogue Trooper « 27 Jan 2016, 23:25
Replies: 8
by Rogue Trooper » 23 Jan 2016, 22:33

Hello all, what's should the size of the hole be? I take it there are no easy repair panels for this.
My hole is wider than a trumps ego !!

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Last post by Rogue Trooper
27 Jan 2016, 23:25
Passenger Side Wind-Up Window

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Jan 2016, 23:03
Replies: 6
by Midge » 18 Jan 2016, 18:49

Hi Folks

Some idiot has put a brick through the passenger side wind-up window of Old Rosie. Scumbags. I just wondered what my options are, to put it...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Jan 2016, 23:03
sliding door centre track

Last post by bootie3367 « 25 Jan 2016, 23:12
Replies: 15
by bootie3367 » 21 Jan 2016, 12:33
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I know there is a post with the exact same title but I didn't want to hijack that one!
So after reading the aforementioned post I decided it was high...
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Last post by bootie3367
25 Jan 2016, 23:12
Additional middle seats Westy California

Last post by RogerT « 23 Jan 2016, 22:14
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by chrisevans » 22 Nov 2015, 20:30

I am interested in what the additional seating available as an option on the California. I think its two extra seats on a track in the floor. I would...

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Last post by RogerT
23 Jan 2016, 22:14
Cleaning interior door panels and carpets

Last post by Wychall « 23 Jan 2016, 19:27
Replies: 3
by Jonathan S » 23 Jan 2016, 00:36

Hi , I am redoing the interior of my 89 T25. I want to see if I can clean the interior door panels and make them come up like new instead of buying...

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Last post by Wychall
23 Jan 2016, 19:27
Bonded windows!!

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 22 Jan 2016, 10:51
Replies: 9
by gazza7200 » 23 Feb 2015, 19:49

First time I've seen bonded windows on a wedge before!

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
22 Jan 2016, 10:51
WD40 (corrected) to the rescue - sliding door

Last post by a1winchester « 22 Jan 2016, 00:17
Replies: 4
by a1winchester » 20 Jan 2016, 23:23

For a while now my sliding door hasn't closed properly. It would spring out to the 'safety' latch, and more recently didn't always hold there,...

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Last post by a1winchester
22 Jan 2016, 00:17
Driver's seat,new cover or new seat?

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Jan 2016, 22:55
Replies: 14
by Drawl21 » 08 Jan 2016, 11:48

Hi all,recently purchased a 1987 LHD Doka,the drivers seat cushion is knackered,is it possible to buy a new seat base cover?,its the light grey...

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Last post by a1winchester
21 Jan 2016, 22:55
Scraped the side of someones van :( how much?

Last post by dave2878 « 20 Jan 2016, 20:43
Replies: 16
by Emma&Al » 20 Jan 2016, 09:50
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So when I was pulling out of the garage last week I reversed and scraped a black VW T4, that was actually at the garage for some repairs! :roll:...
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Last post by dave2878
20 Jan 2016, 20:43
t25 doors

Last post by happy van « 20 Jan 2016, 19:57
Replies: 7
by happy van » 20 Jan 2016, 12:57

I'm been offered a pair of front doors for my van.they need some work on them and come with door cards but they have electric windows fitted what...

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Last post by happy van
20 Jan 2016, 19:57
deluxe trim not fitting

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jan 2016, 07:24
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by jaber » 17 Jan 2016, 20:48

Hi just had my van painted, and replaced sliding door glass and opposite side with sliding windows, all windows have had new deluxe seals with chrome...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Jan 2016, 07:24
Roof rack - sorry if this question is stupid

Last post by Ads1987 « 17 Jan 2016, 22:10
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by Ads1987 » 17 Jan 2016, 20:56

As the title says sorry if this question is stupid but I'm looking for a bolt on roof rack to fit my leisure drive pop top, can anyone tell me if...

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Last post by Ads1987
17 Jan 2016, 22:10
Flocking good time

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jan 2016, 12:10
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by CovKid » 16 Jan 2016, 21:56

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Wouldn't mind being flocked, but it'd have to be very dark blue or charcoal. :D

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jan 2016, 12:10
Pop Top Roof

Last post by irishkeet « 04 Feb 2016, 14:30
Replies: 9
by mshaw1980 » 14 Jan 2016, 13:02

Hi everyone

Does anyone have any recommendations of who supplies the best pop top roof kit for my VW T25. It seems that the only options are the...

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Last post by irishkeet
04 Feb 2016, 14:30
Van re-spray in Manchester area

Last post by dbz864 « 13 Jan 2016, 20:07
Replies: 2
by Paul Southworth » 12 Jan 2016, 17:47

Hi all,
I'm looking for some recommendations for a re-spray on my van.
Preferably in the Manchester area. I don't want a quick blow over but a nice...

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Last post by dbz864
13 Jan 2016, 20:07
To hubcap or not to hubcap?

Last post by DevonMark « 11 Mar 2016, 09:24
Replies: 43
by Emma&Al » 13 Jan 2016, 19:11
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So I've not had hubcaps for years now. Which means I have black wheel rims which are a bit rusty and naff looking.
I seem to have bad luck with...
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Last post by DevonMark
11 Mar 2016, 09:24
Repair panel availability for engine compartment?

Last post by Monkeyarmada « 13 Jan 2016, 10:31
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by Monkeyarmada » 09 Jan 2016, 14:23

Hello, I've been offered a T25 (would be my first T25, but not my first rusty VW) for a fairly good price, but having a poke around the engine...

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Last post by Monkeyarmada
13 Jan 2016, 10:31
T4 multivan backtoback seat in a T3?

Last post by mylovlelyhorse « 13 Jan 2016, 01:26

by mylovlelyhorse » 13 Jan 2016, 01:26

Hi i am sort of a newbie on this site so bare with me regarding site etiquette etc :)

i am the proud owner of a 1984 t3 westy 1.9d. Currently doing...

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Last post by mylovlelyhorse
13 Jan 2016, 01:26
Leaking Westfalia rear window?

Last post by Richmo « 12 Jan 2016, 14:48
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by Richmo » 09 Jan 2016, 17:28

Hey guys, my Westy rear window is leaking like a sieve! When inside the water is running out from the rubber at the bottom and tracking down into the...

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Last post by Richmo
12 Jan 2016, 14:48
Front seat confidential

Last post by boatbuilder « 12 Jan 2016, 10:52
Replies: 5
by MadEnglish » 11 Jan 2016, 20:31

Just back into a VW, 1989 T25 from Oz ( nice and clean body) Was just wondering if and what people are swapping the front seats for, my last VW was a...

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Last post by boatbuilder
12 Jan 2016, 10:52
upper front panel

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jan 2016, 00:16
Replies: 5
by Bikerboy53 » 07 Jan 2016, 23:28

Hi was taking out wind screen today and found the usual rust holes waiting for me . Is there any post and pictures on how to remove the upper front...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jan 2016, 00:16
sliding door rear catch jammed

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2016, 18:33
Replies: 11
by Miles » 20 Apr 2013, 17:54

I can't close my sliding door (early model). Since I got the van, the sliding door has needed a good slam to close. Today it won't close at all....

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2016, 18:33
Seat runner dimensions

Last post by CJH « 10 Jan 2016, 15:00
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by CJH » 10 Jan 2016, 14:27

Can somebody tell me how far apart the seat runners are on standard cab seats/bases? (centre to centre)

I am planning to send my front seats away...

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Last post by CJH
10 Jan 2016, 15:00
1st post looking for advice.

Last post by George22 « 09 Jan 2016, 23:32
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by chewy2209 » 10 Dec 2015, 12:31

Hi, I finally bit the bullet and bought my first t25 yesterday. Love it to bits already but the inside needs a good refurb. Can anyone recommend a...

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Last post by George22
09 Jan 2016, 23:32
Upholsterer in Kent Recommendations please

Last post by 300CE « 08 Jan 2016, 22:06
Replies: 5
by badgerfax » 03 Jan 2016, 22:03

Evening all, As the title really, My Westy front seat foams are crumbling and they are really uncomfortable.

If anyone knows of an upholsterer they...

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Last post by 300CE
08 Jan 2016, 22:06
Stainless Hub Caps

Last post by boatbuilder « 08 Jan 2016, 21:22
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by freckvan1 » 07 Jan 2016, 17:24

No rain today and light till fourish !

Has anyone purchased or read reports of Stainless Hub Caps on sale at Sunshine Campers ?

I've been in touch...

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Last post by boatbuilder
08 Jan 2016, 21:22
Leaking windscreen seal and repair

Last post by boatbuilder « 08 Jan 2016, 21:18
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by Jawin89 » 08 Jan 2016, 09:11

I have read a lot of information on here about leaking windscreen seals and the horrors that can be found because of this. I have had an ongoing leak...

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Last post by boatbuilder
08 Jan 2016, 21:18
Late model silver wheel trim paint code?

Last post by Elsaetka « 08 Jan 2016, 19:24
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by Elsaetka » 15 Feb 2015, 09:49

Hi,

Could someone please let me know the paint code for the standard silver wheel trims fitted to late models.

Many thanks.

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Last post by Elsaetka
08 Jan 2016, 19:24
Sliding Door Centre Track

Last post by garyd « 08 Jan 2016, 15:22
Replies: 11
by garyd » 18 Jun 2015, 15:31

The centre track for the sliding door on my van is badly worn. Presumably from 25 years of use, grit & dirt in the grease, etc. As a result the door...

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Last post by garyd
08 Jan 2016, 15:22
Seat covers on eBay?

Last post by eddioke « 07 Jan 2016, 17:36
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by eddioke » 06 Jan 2016, 14:59

Front seats looking a bit past it. Loads on offer on eBay but are there any which someone could recommend?

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Last post by eddioke
07 Jan 2016, 17:36
Anyone looking for a pop-top roof?

Last post by bluebus1987 « 07 Jan 2016, 00:28
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by tforturton » 03 Jan 2016, 17:01

Not mine - just spotted it on ebay. Thought I'd post it up, as it seems there are always people looking for pop-top roofs.
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Last post by bluebus1987
07 Jan 2016, 00:28
Saab 9-5 Seats - One on Swivel?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 05 Jan 2016, 00:48
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by bmouthboyo » 04 Jan 2016, 11:31

Hi Guys,

I have a pair of Saab 9-5 seats and like the idea of the NS seat being on a swivel base. If I purchased the swivel mount like here:

would...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
05 Jan 2016, 00:48
doka side gates

Last post by Drawl21 « 02 Jan 2016, 13:53

by Drawl21 » 02 Jan 2016, 13:53

Hi all,picked up my 1st doka about a month ago,1987 lhd i.6d cs,has anybody tried to straighten the side gates?,also the load beds poor and leaking...

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02 Jan 2016, 13:53

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