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Rear latch panel

Last post by alank950 « 12 Aug 2015, 11:31
Replies: 5
by alank950 » 10 Aug 2015, 15:06

Guys need to source a rear panel to replace the rusted one on my van.The panel runs across the rear entrance of the van along the engine bay which...

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Last post by alank950
12 Aug 2015, 11:31
Front swivil seat plates

Last post by alank950 « 12 Aug 2015, 08:13
Replies: 12
by alank950 » 26 Jul 2015, 09:51

Whats the best option for fitting front swivel seat plates in my van
Do these bolt in?, I was reading that they possibly need to be welded
Any...

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Last post by alank950
12 Aug 2015, 08:13
Backdoor top hinge mounting dropped

Last post by bobswais « 11 Aug 2015, 18:13

by bobswais » 11 Aug 2015, 18:13

Hi there,

Anybody had to replace/fix or have the back door top hinge mounts welded back in ??? rear door dropped and found big cracks around hinge...

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Last post by bobswais
11 Aug 2015, 18:13
Is this right (Bumper)

Last post by a1winchester « 11 Aug 2015, 12:50
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by a1winchester » 10 Aug 2015, 19:41

Until I had my bumpers off for a re-spray, I never noticed this before.
(There's lots of things I never spotted until this exercise!)
This in a 1990...

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Last post by a1winchester
11 Aug 2015, 12:50
Child seat in Front or Back

Last post by Tinium « 10 Aug 2015, 14:07
Replies: 6
by xylar » 23 Jul 2015, 14:34

Hi,

We have a 1983 T25 and want a seat for our 10 month old. The rock n roll bed/settee is not that solid and garage said it would be safer to put...

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Last post by Tinium
10 Aug 2015, 14:07
Sliding door handle very stiff

Last post by badgerfax « 10 Aug 2015, 06:31
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by badgerfax » 09 Aug 2015, 20:00

Evening peeps, This weekend I had the opportunity to open a buddy's sliding door handle and it has made me realize just how stiff my sliding door...

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Last post by badgerfax
10 Aug 2015, 06:31
Front Seats

Last post by oldpapy « 09 Aug 2015, 21:59

by oldpapy » 09 Aug 2015, 21:59

Help can anyone tell me if T5 front seats will fit T25 if not I am looking for a double n/s/f. Thanks :D

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Last post by oldpapy
09 Aug 2015, 21:59
Rust repairs - any recommendations for the swindon area

Last post by Ant-t « 09 Aug 2015, 15:23
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by Andyspils » 07 Aug 2015, 09:57

Hi,

Our 1990 T25 is showing some signs of rust under the sliding door, the sills on the other side and round the drain hole on both sides by the...

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Last post by Ant-t
09 Aug 2015, 15:23
interior panel questions

Last post by monkeyboysee « 09 Aug 2015, 08:53

by monkeyboysee » 09 Aug 2015, 08:53

so, i took the hardboard panels off in the van to get some insulation on, its been a builders van so had floor to ceiling boards on.

rather than...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
09 Aug 2015, 08:53
Sliding door blank

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Aug 2015, 08:23
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 03 Aug 2015, 17:51

I'm trying remove my sliding door blank panel on the driver's side which hasn't been taken off for a long time if ever. The two screws are rusted in...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Aug 2015, 08:23
Seals, Fabric, Trims etc.

Last post by Jeff J « 08 Aug 2015, 04:51
Replies: 2
by a1winchester » 07 Aug 2015, 15:54

I was recomended these people by the guy who is spraying my Autosleeper.
Looking at their web site, it seems they stock many of the items which are...

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Last post by Jeff J
08 Aug 2015, 04:51
Repairing black metal bumpers

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2015, 16:55
Replies: 5
by New Kentish Campers » 06 Aug 2015, 17:38

I'm in the process of doing my latest project T3 Hi-Top and thought I'd repair the metal bumpers as they were in poor shape, and bent, rusted,etc....

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Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2015, 16:55
Sliding door repair (dent)

Last post by timski « 06 Aug 2015, 20:46
Replies: 3
by timski » 06 Aug 2015, 10:43

Hi Guys,

Would it be possible for a panel beater to repair this dent or are they likely to just get a replacement door, respray and then swap back...

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Last post by timski
06 Aug 2015, 20:46
Diesel cab mats?

Last post by kit « 06 Aug 2015, 18:54
Replies: 3
by kit » 05 Aug 2015, 21:56

Are the front cab mats on a diesel a slightly different shape to the petrol, I am sure I read somewhere they were not the same?

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Last post by kit
06 Aug 2015, 18:54
VACTAN

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2015, 18:22
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by Paule39 » 04 Aug 2015, 19:38

Trying to locate a supplier for Vactan - the one I have found on Flea Bay is closed for holidays - any idea where else I might get it online?

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2015, 18:22
Cleaning up old seals

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Aug 2015, 04:45
Replies: 3
by boatbuilder » 05 Aug 2015, 08:16

Any tips on how to clean up old door seals etc to be refitted?

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Aug 2015, 04:45
Vactan then etch primer?

Last post by boatbuilder « 05 Aug 2015, 20:36
Replies: 5
by freckvan1 » 04 Aug 2015, 11:16

Morning All ,

Doing front floor pans on my van .

Removed rust spots as best I can only tiniest odd spot left .
I have applied Vactan to these areas...

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Last post by boatbuilder
05 Aug 2015, 20:36
How to adjust manual wing mirror on VW T25 B reg

Last post by Paule39 « 04 Aug 2015, 19:58
Replies: 6
by bingbing » 19 Jul 2012, 21:14

Yes I am a girl & not great in the mechanical knowledge (I am playing on the girl thing here to get help. It comes in useful occasionally). This is...

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Last post by Paule39
04 Aug 2015, 19:58
Plastic wheel arches

Last post by Budgie7 « 04 Aug 2015, 18:28
Replies: 11
by Budgie7 » 27 Jul 2015, 21:40

Has anyone tried the plastic wheel arches that are on eBay. Or even the chrome type
My wheel arches are solid, just like the look of them, but can't...

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Last post by Budgie7
04 Aug 2015, 18:28
Lily's rusty roof, recommended repairers?

Last post by fazzer « 03 Aug 2015, 19:03
Replies: 5
by davegsm82 » 01 Aug 2015, 21:54

I would like to know if there are any folks out there who 'specialise' in fixing rusty hi-tops? If so I'd like to get in touch with them.

I've...

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Last post by fazzer
03 Aug 2015, 19:03
Window problems - what seal

Last post by RobH « 03 Aug 2015, 10:32
Replies: 1
by Louislewin » 29 Jul 2015, 17:24

Evening I bought this window of eBay and I'm going to be fitting it to my van as it will be a better option than the sliding window on the cooker...

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Last post by RobH
03 Aug 2015, 10:32
Leaking sunroof over cab area

Last post by Emma&Al « 02 Aug 2015, 09:46

by Emma&Al » 02 Aug 2015, 09:46

Ive discovered the leak is coming through the 2 hinges - I took off the plastic covers to the hinge and they are rusty as you like. There also...

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Last post by Emma&Al
02 Aug 2015, 09:46
High top sealent leak help

Last post by Tobias13 « 01 Aug 2015, 08:47
Replies: 4
by scylla » 29 Jul 2015, 14:24

The sealent on my high top roof has shrunk consequently it leaked inside rear ns over the weekend. Woken to gentle sounds of dripping what's best...

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Last post by Tobias13
01 Aug 2015, 08:47
door cards

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 01 Aug 2015, 07:59

by jonnyshowbiz » 01 Aug 2015, 07:59

Hello,

Just bought some door cards from VW Hertitage - hardboard type question is do I stick the fabric to the shiney side or the non-shiney side??...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
01 Aug 2015, 07:59
Sun visor position

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 31 Jul 2015, 15:40
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 31 Jul 2015, 05:56

Hi all, my sun visors have never been on my van. I'm about to fix them back on but don't know if there's an exact place they should screw to. I've re...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
31 Jul 2015, 15:40
mid seats for my 1987 T25

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Jul 2015, 18:11
Replies: 1
by picklelily » 30 Jul 2015, 16:32

We have just got our van and want to install a row of double seats in the camper. We have 2 sets of rails running along the floor which have a bolted...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 Jul 2015, 18:11
Mazda Bongo seat/ bed

Last post by scottbott « 29 Jul 2015, 21:44
Replies: 2
by Oilline » 29 Jul 2015, 17:30

Has anybody ever fitted the fold down back seat from a Mazda Bongo.
They sit 450mm high, so by sliding forward on the floor rails then folding down ,...

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Last post by scottbott
29 Jul 2015, 21:44
Skylight leak!

Last post by waltraud « 29 Jul 2015, 18:45

by waltraud » 29 Jul 2015, 18:45

Hi all

In a very heavy downpour my 83 Westy skylight leaked onto curtains and kitchen block after dropping off a suspended body board....anyway iim...

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Last post by waltraud
29 Jul 2015, 18:45
Cab fitted carpet

Last post by windydubber « 29 Jul 2015, 15:12
Replies: 2
by windydubber » 28 Jul 2015, 06:50

Has anyone bought one of the 9 piece fitted cab carpet sets from VW heritage? If so are you pleased with the results?
Can't decide whether or not to...

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Last post by windydubber
29 Jul 2015, 15:12
Sliding window Leaking!!

Last post by Jawin89 « 28 Jul 2015, 14:14
Replies: 1
by vwroyd » 28 Jul 2015, 11:46

Hi All,

Please, I could do with some advise!!

The sliding wndow on the side of my A1 Autohomes Camper is letting in water... Is this common?? How...

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Last post by Jawin89
28 Jul 2015, 14:14
washer jet hose!?

Last post by nonny112i « 28 Jul 2015, 09:13
Replies: 5
by nonny112i » 26 Jul 2015, 22:24

Sorry if this has been posted before. Recentaly resprayed my van and have lost the hoses for the front washers into the depths of the van! I've heard...

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Last post by nonny112i
28 Jul 2015, 09:13
landrover defender 110 wing mirrors

Last post by gary1998 « 27 Jul 2015, 00:14
Replies: 1
by scottbott » 26 Jul 2015, 22:46

I ordered a pair of mounting brackets from 'Rowsley' and fitted them to the above mirrors,what a difference especially when overtaking trucks on the...

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Last post by gary1998
27 Jul 2015, 00:14
Painting Wing Mirrors - Awesome results!

Last post by Ant-t « 26 Jul 2015, 22:26
Replies: 5
by kevcorks » 25 Jul 2015, 00:36

So, my wing mirrors were in poor shape, faded and looking awful and I wanted to replace them. Before doing so I thought I'd have a go at painting...

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Last post by Ant-t
26 Jul 2015, 22:26
lifting out the sliding door

Last post by jimmies « 26 Jul 2015, 17:21

by jimmies » 26 Jul 2015, 17:21

Hello there

I've just joined the ranks and got the family a 1985 To autosleeper. Looks in reasonable condition overall. All rust so far has just...

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Last post by jimmies
26 Jul 2015, 17:21
Restoration Update and Headlamp Question

Last post by bmouthboyo « 26 Jul 2015, 04:31
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by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2015, 16:12

Hi guys, hope you're enjoying the British summer, I spent the last 3 weeks back in the UK visiting family and friends and as much as I love Thailand,...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
26 Jul 2015, 04:31
New door cards

Last post by Budgie7 « 23 Jul 2015, 21:12
Replies: 5
by Budgie7 » 19 Jul 2015, 10:13

Here is my first go at making new door cards. Moved the speakers lower down and put new handles on
Might not match a professional job , but I am...

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Last post by Budgie7
23 Jul 2015, 21:12
Fitting Windows to a t25 panel van.

Last post by dazinadub « 23 Jul 2015, 18:42

by dazinadub » 23 Jul 2015, 18:42

Hi all , been to look at panel van today and it looks good. so my question is can side windows be fitted and one in the sliding door, if so how much...

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Last post by dazinadub
23 Jul 2015, 18:42
3 point rear seatbelts fitting

Last post by malverner « 23 Jul 2015, 09:36

by malverner » 23 Jul 2015, 09:36

Hi people - anyone know of anywhere near Malvern that will fit me 2 rear 3 point belts in my Atlantic - don't have time myself and new child on the...

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Last post by malverner
23 Jul 2015, 09:36
Front top grill clips

Last post by RobH « 23 Jul 2015, 09:12
Replies: 4
by RobH » 06 Jul 2015, 16:28

Hi, does anyone know if it's possible to get new clips for the front top grill, one of mine has died I can find plenty of the twist fasteners but not...

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Last post by RobH
23 Jul 2015, 09:12
L90D Pastel White Rustoleum RAL Code

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jul 2015, 16:34
Replies: 8
by freckvan1 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:56

Morning All ,

Does anyone know the equivalent RAL code used by Rustoleum CombiClour for
VW L90D , Pastel White ?

Spent some time last night going...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jul 2015, 16:34
Part Number Needed

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jul 2015, 16:32
Replies: 3
by Titus A Duxass » 20 Jul 2015, 05:33

Can someone give me the part number for the small plastic captive nut that you can see in the photo.

As you can see one is missing, the other is...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jul 2015, 16:32
Paint finishing - rustoleum

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jul 2015, 16:32
Replies: 3
by Hoopy_Frood » 20 Jul 2015, 15:35

I've put on two coats now and am giving it the final flatting and polish this week. I did a small test area by hand and it took ages so I'd like to...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jul 2015, 16:32
speedo not working

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jul 2015, 08:04
Replies: 1
by L.Mo » 22 Jul 2015, 07:34

My speedo has suddenly stopped working...any ideas on why this might be? And how easy is it to fix...? is it a cable?
thanks!

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jul 2015, 08:04
Paint Code

Last post by BudPreston « 21 Jul 2015, 21:12
Replies: 7
by BudPreston » 21 Jul 2015, 12:26

Hi all,
The paint code for my van is VWL62N, its in my service book as that and on the sticker above the accelerator pedal. So it must be the vans...

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Last post by BudPreston
21 Jul 2015, 21:12
LH window regulator - update

Last post by Ralf85 « 21 Jul 2015, 12:33
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by Ralf85 » 20 Jul 2015, 14:15

I ordered and received a left hand door regulator from VW Heritage. Dropped my van off this morning to the body shop to fit it. Turns out the new...

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Last post by Ralf85
21 Jul 2015, 12:33
Trailing arm mounts pictures of how they are fixed

Last post by MacColl « 21 Jul 2015, 02:15
Replies: 5
by MacColl » 19 Jul 2015, 11:10

Hello,

I'm new to the forum from Scotland and recently bought an 81 T3. I am aware that the trailing arms need replaced a likely Ebay purchase. The...

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Last post by MacColl
21 Jul 2015, 02:15
Saab seats

Last post by gary1998 « 20 Jul 2015, 22:48
Replies: 5
by Huyton_Blue » 19 Jul 2015, 15:11

Apologies if this message is in the incorrect place but are front seats from a late 80's Saab 900 suitable for T25's?

thanks

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Last post by gary1998
20 Jul 2015, 22:48
Grommets,

Last post by pauljvw « 19 Jul 2015, 21:45

by pauljvw » 19 Jul 2015, 21:45

Hi, where can I get the grommets, rectangular with rounded ends that fit in the bottom of the sills ?

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Last post by pauljvw
19 Jul 2015, 21:45
Getting the tumbler out of a T3 Sliding Door handle

Last post by Stefvan « 19 Jul 2015, 13:06
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by Stefvan » 13 Jul 2015, 13:40

Can it be done without a key ? I have nearly mangled my tumbler trying to get it loose but is it impossible without the actual working key ? Got the...

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Last post by Stefvan
19 Jul 2015, 13:06
Accelerator pedal removal

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 17 Jul 2015, 23:42
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by Jonnyb416 » 04 Oct 2012, 13:25

Well, the more time I spend on the van and the more I learn, the more I find that needs doing! Thing is, when do I stop? Or do I just continue?...

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17 Jul 2015, 23:42

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