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Wipers

Last post by Michael4 « 06 Feb 2023, 11:42
Replies: 8
by Michael4 » 02 Feb 2023, 22:18

Very silly question, you would have thought that a 70+ year old would be able to cope with buying new wipers.

The wipers on the van are 18 .

JK...

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Last post by Michael4
06 Feb 2023, 11:42
Looking for a sealant for weather stripping

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Feb 2023, 15:34
Replies: 3
by RCN » 04 Feb 2023, 15:20

Hi all. Someone on a forum I was looking at back in December was talking about this sealant used to stop water from getting between their side window...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Feb 2023, 15:34
What colour?

Last post by CoalMarx « 24 Jan 2023, 17:26
Replies: 4
by CoalMarx » 17 Jan 2023, 21:55

Thanks to my Dad, the body work is now complete on my 1.7 diesel. Its been stressful and a mission: a lot more body work needed than either of us...

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Last post by CoalMarx
24 Jan 2023, 17:26
Bodyshop in Scotland that does T25s.

Last post by Donald360 « 23 Jan 2023, 15:28
Replies: 8
by JamieWhite62 » 04 May 2022, 18:17

Hi all.. I was talking with Marcus from slaughterhouse customs..he suggested I ask on here if any members know of a decent bodyshop in Scotland that...

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Last post by Donald360
23 Jan 2023, 15:28
Drooping door…

Last post by RogerT « 22 Jan 2023, 20:32
Replies: 5
by RogerT » 15 Jan 2023, 17:18

Hi folks
Currently undertaking Rustoration (see thread for details. )

Encountered a lack of rigidity leading to the cab door no longer closing, as...

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Last post by RogerT
22 Jan 2023, 20:32
Sliding Door Removal

Last post by BigScottyUK « 21 Jan 2023, 18:38
Replies: 21
by StuM » 10 Jul 2012, 12:45
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Hi All,

I'm shortly going to be fitting a new sliding door to my van. I've searched Wiki and Forum, but couldn't find a guide to removal or fitting...
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Last post by BigScottyUK
21 Jan 2023, 18:38
Anybody know what this is ?

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 19 Jan 2023, 21:40
Replies: 17
by lexussoarer1996 » 24 Dec 2022, 13:34
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Does anybody know what this is ( the black sphere shaped object ) and would there be any problems moving it.
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
19 Jan 2023, 21:40
Underbody protection.

Last post by nicktennear « 17 Jan 2023, 20:49
Replies: 9
by kentishvanman » 30 Aug 2021, 18:44

Hi,
Just been reading about Lanoguard, which I have never heard of. Best thing since sliced bread it will have you believe. What seemed good was that...

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Last post by nicktennear
17 Jan 2023, 20:49
Sliding Door Glass - Curved or Flat (Panel Conversion)

Last post by Michael4 « 11 Jan 2023, 17:08
Replies: 2
by BigBlueVan » 11 Jan 2023, 11:16

Hi All,

I am struggling to find a definitive answer to the glass type to use for a sliding door or middle panel on a converted van..

some info says...

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Last post by Michael4
11 Jan 2023, 17:08
Noisy Dripping front doors

Last post by mioba « 10 Jan 2023, 21:54
Replies: 1
by reallybig » 07 Jan 2023, 15:38

Got new window seals on the front doors but water still goes past them, which is standard. The only issue is when camping and it's raining I can hear...

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Last post by mioba
10 Jan 2023, 21:54
A4 audi seats..will they fit?

Last post by paperhouselad « 07 Jan 2023, 00:31
Replies: 2
by paperhouselad » 31 Dec 2022, 00:18

Happy New year to everyone. Got chance of some audi a4 seats, question is will they fit with some fettling? 81 Aircooled. Thanks.

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Last post by paperhouselad
07 Jan 2023, 00:31
T25 Front Bench Seats

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 30 Dec 2022, 17:31
Replies: 1
by Poppsy69 » 30 Dec 2022, 13:53

Hi all,

I'm new to this site, looking forward to getting some hints and tips for looking after and ungrading my T25.

I'm looking at converting my...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
30 Dec 2022, 17:31
droopy Caravelle armrest

Last post by weimarbus « 30 Dec 2022, 11:16
Replies: 5
by weimarbus » 28 Dec 2022, 08:29

Good morning to all, does anyone have an exploded image or pictures of the inside mechanism of a Caravelle armrest, mine has developed brewers droop...

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Last post by weimarbus
30 Dec 2022, 11:16
Seat belt Extension

Last post by ZsZ « 22 Dec 2022, 14:46
Replies: 3
by wbmkk » 22 Dec 2022, 13:44

I want to put in a child seat in the back of my van, but the current seat belt is too short to go around the car seat, so I need an extension.

I see...

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Last post by ZsZ
22 Dec 2022, 14:46
Rock and Roll Bed with Caravelle Cushions

Last post by escovedo « 07 Dec 2022, 09:10
Replies: 18
by Gunter98 » 30 Nov 2022, 15:42
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I have a feeling this may be a stupid question. The caravelle I am working on has no rear seat, I have the middle seats but not the back ones.

I am...
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Last post by escovedo
07 Dec 2022, 09:10
Brickwerks Wheel arch protectors

Last post by Komet_V2 « 30 Nov 2022, 17:26
Replies: 2
by Komet_V2 » 29 Nov 2022, 13:37

Hello all,

Anyone had these fitted to a standard T25? They seem to just go on without any securing with a bit of effort? I just see minimal...

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Last post by Komet_V2
30 Nov 2022, 17:26
Rear door/gutter leak

Last post by mioba « 29 Nov 2022, 05:45
Replies: 8
by caffers2 » 02 Sep 2022, 13:22

The rear left and right corners are leaking, particularly when the van is on a slope with the rear lower than the front. You can see slight brown...

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Last post by mioba
29 Nov 2022, 05:45
Garage space Edinburgh

Last post by Komet_V2 « 28 Nov 2022, 23:03
Replies: 1
by BruceFerry » 11 Nov 2022, 20:05

Evening! Got 4 new tyres today!
Next, I want to do some work on body rust spots which is minimal but I need a friendly garage with ideally advice...

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Last post by Komet_V2
28 Nov 2022, 23:03
Body work recommendation please, Hythe, New Forest

Last post by Gunter98 « 28 Nov 2022, 14:18
Replies: 8
by Gunter98 » 13 Nov 2022, 19:06

Hi,

Sorry for the rather tedious question but is there anyone recommended for minor bodywork & welding (rear corner panel) and likely MOT fails...

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Last post by Gunter98
28 Nov 2022, 14:18
New front seats

Last post by t25adict « 25 Nov 2022, 22:22
Replies: 10
by mshaw1980 » 20 Nov 2022, 08:08

So after all my reading I went for saab 9-3 electric seats for my T25 a few years back but I have to say they are nowhere near as comfortable as some...

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Last post by t25adict
25 Nov 2022, 22:22
What lurks beneath

Last post by mshaw1980 « 20 Nov 2022, 19:53
Replies: 16
by TONYT25T25 » 20 Jul 2020, 20:32
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Decided to clean underneath of sliding door track cover panel, took me a while to get it off as one of the self tapping screws refused to budge,...
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Last post by mshaw1980
20 Nov 2022, 19:53
Gutters

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Nov 2022, 21:20

by TONYT25T25 » 19 Nov 2022, 21:20

Bit of an obvious one this but worth mentioning. Fitted figure of 8 awning fittings along with rubber tube inserts to hold them in place for my...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Nov 2022, 21:20
Repairing tears in rubber floor mats

Last post by boatbuilder « 09 Nov 2022, 21:03
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 17 May 2015, 08:52

Just checking, but I guess that vulcanizing rubber solution (puncture repair kits) is the best stuff to use?

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Last post by boatbuilder
09 Nov 2022, 21:03
Door cards on twin slider

Last post by multisi « 28 Oct 2022, 08:32
Replies: 4
by callyspoy » 27 Oct 2022, 19:16

Hi folks,

I have an '82 twin slider that i bought last month. It came with a dismantled engine and i have rebuilt one and got it running. My next...

4 Replies

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Last post by multisi
28 Oct 2022, 08:32
Rain gutters

Last post by RogerT « 27 Oct 2022, 22:33
Replies: 6
by Hamburguez » 23 Oct 2022, 09:25

Hi Everybody,

This is my first topic, I searched for the same topic
And couldn’t find anything so please let me know if not allowed.

My 87 t25 top...

6 Replies

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Last post by RogerT
27 Oct 2022, 22:33
Engine cover/lid insulation and sound deadening

Last post by R0B « 26 Oct 2022, 19:26
Replies: 29
by corduroyculture » 17 May 2014, 15:01
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Hi,

I recently bought a new plastic engine lid to replace my heavy and tatty metal one, but the foam insulation and sound deadening material...
29 Replies

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Last post by R0B
26 Oct 2022, 19:26
Cornish Camper Covers

Last post by keynsham1 « 25 Oct 2022, 09:45

by keynsham1 » 25 Oct 2022, 09:45

Has anyone tried seat covers from Cornish Camper Covers? They look to be very good?

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Last post by keynsham1
25 Oct 2022, 09:45
Bodywork Filler for Rust Repairs

Last post by wbmkk « 18 Oct 2022, 09:37
Replies: 3
by wbmkk » 17 Oct 2022, 15:57

My van is showing a few signs of rust on the bodywork.

I don't really have the means to do a full respray or even the desire as I don't think the...

3 Replies

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Last post by wbmkk
18 Oct 2022, 09:37
Brickwerks mudflaps

Last post by Rascal « 14 Oct 2022, 16:31
Replies: 5
by Donald360 » 13 Oct 2022, 18:09

Hi all

I recently bought a set of mudflaps from Brickwerks. They seem pretty heavy duty, but don't come with any fitting instructions. I'm loathe to...

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Last post by Rascal
14 Oct 2022, 16:31
Where is the T-piece in the windscreen washer piping

Last post by Aidan « 12 Oct 2022, 17:48
Replies: 6
by adsnape » 10 Oct 2022, 12:36

Bugger: Just had the lower front windscreen welded and the RHS windscreen squirter (on a LHD van) no longer works, took the jets off and NO HOSE. it...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Oct 2022, 17:48
Painting Bumper Matt Black

Last post by Forden341 « 12 Oct 2022, 14:00
Replies: 3
by wbmkk » 11 Oct 2022, 11:41

My van has matt black bumpers which I want to touch up, prior to taking photographs for my insurance.

I actually painted them (by brush) several...

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Last post by Forden341
12 Oct 2022, 14:00
Soundproofing?

Last post by RogerT « 08 Oct 2022, 23:43
Replies: 3
by ELVIS » 08 Oct 2022, 12:52

What have people used and what worked/didn’t?

previously have only gone for 25% coverage of side panels/ doors with silencoat. Have also done front...

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Last post by RogerT
08 Oct 2022, 23:43
Bumper paint code

Last post by KOTSY « 27 Sep 2022, 16:42
Replies: 5
by KOTSY » 27 Sep 2022, 07:04

Hi all. I have a 1990 trooper camper 1.6 td.
can any one help with colour code for my big bumpers it’s a medi blue van .
I have posted a pic. It...

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Last post by KOTSY
27 Sep 2022, 16:42
Light grey HH caravelle velour material

Last post by SyncroMatt « 26 Sep 2022, 21:15
Replies: 5
by SyncroMatt » 12 Sep 2022, 14:01

A while back, in a discussion about buddy seats, a forum user mentioned they had some of this fabric.

The post is long gone, and I didn't take note...

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Last post by SyncroMatt
26 Sep 2022, 21:15
Permanent ladder attachment

Last post by mike the van « 16 Sep 2022, 22:33
Replies: 7
by Iwallace » 15 Sep 2022, 13:10

Apologies if this isn’t in the right section but seemed the closest fit.
I’m looking to attach my side ladder permanently so It doesn’t take up room...

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Last post by mike the van
16 Sep 2022, 22:33
Front windscreen leaks

Last post by Rascal « 08 Sep 2022, 12:41
Replies: 6
by Rascal » 26 Aug 2022, 09:17

I have a pilkington. Front windscreen.. And it now has Two chips in it. Its the only Non Vw glass on the van and it just does not sit right. Brand...

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Last post by Rascal
08 Sep 2022, 12:41
Fitting Mudflaps

Last post by Stesaw « 05 Sep 2022, 11:20
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 05 Sep 2022, 10:47

I have just bought a set of front and rear mudflaps to fit to my T25. They are second hand but unused in original packaging, and with all fittings as...

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Last post by Stesaw
05 Sep 2022, 11:20
Double front passenger seat

Last post by t25adict « 02 Sep 2022, 22:24
Replies: 5
by Jw25 » 21 Aug 2022, 12:28

Hi, new to forum😊 I’m looking for advice re comparability of a double passenger seat from T4 van upwards being fitted to a 1984 T25? It’s to allow...

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Last post by t25adict
02 Sep 2022, 22:24
3 across the front?!?

Last post by t25adict « 02 Sep 2022, 22:19
Replies: 31
by Forden341 » 15 Jul 2020, 07:57
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Morning all,
I have a 1990 Karmann Gipsy with a lovely pair of beige captains seats up front, these are great but I am looking for a 3 seat option as...
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Last post by t25adict
02 Sep 2022, 22:19
For the life of me...

Last post by davidoft1 « 01 Sep 2022, 22:10
Replies: 5
by Doom_Machine » 01 Sep 2022, 18:48

...trying to find the name of the seal above the windscreen where the roof joins the front.

First time (and new) owner so please be gentle.

much...

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Last post by davidoft1
01 Sep 2022, 22:10
Double Passenger Seat

Last post by jude « 01 Sep 2022, 16:43
Replies: 9
by keynsham1 » 03 Jan 2020, 21:52

Does anyone out there have any pictures, information or experience of fitting a double passenger cab seat in a T25 camper van? I know this is pretty...

9 Replies

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Last post by jude
01 Sep 2022, 16:43
INTERNAL METAL PAINT COLOUR

Last post by Robsey « 27 Aug 2022, 12:15
Replies: 5
by wbmkk » 26 Aug 2022, 17:32

Pop top frame paint color

I have an 89 California with the grey pop top. The metal struts have rust, causing the paint to flake off.

After a couple...

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Last post by Robsey
27 Aug 2022, 12:15
Rear seat modifications

Last post by Smudgkinson « 26 Aug 2022, 21:15

by Smudgkinson » 26 Aug 2022, 21:15

Can you fit a T4 caravelle bench seat into a T25? What mods would be required?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Smudgkinson
26 Aug 2022, 21:15
Inner sill rust - bad?

Last post by maxstu « 23 Aug 2022, 13:25
Replies: 7
by bposocco » 22 Aug 2022, 12:34

Hi, I’m on the hunt for my first van and I have been looking at a t3 recently that seems to work for what I am after. I don’t need a perfect van,...

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Last post by maxstu
23 Aug 2022, 13:25
Help sourcing rigid plastic trim, please

Last post by H Julia « 16 Aug 2022, 22:26
Replies: 2
by H Julia » 15 Aug 2022, 14:11

Hi - rain has eventually arrived here in Edinburgh!
I’m looking to replace the original trim in my 1981 van used on the carpeted plywood boards...

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Last post by H Julia
16 Aug 2022, 22:26
TD sound proofing metal work remove it or leave it?

Last post by Stirls2 « 12 Aug 2022, 05:14
Replies: 5
by Stirls2 » 10 Aug 2022, 16:25

I recently removed the under engine metalwork with the sound deadening material to do some work on the engine, its seems to not make a great...

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Last post by Stirls2
12 Aug 2022, 05:14
Whitestar hannover edition bed

Last post by QuickBrownFox « 07 Aug 2022, 12:27
Replies: 4
by QuickBrownFox » 06 Aug 2022, 22:07

Hello. Sorry for such a basic question. I saw an advert on ebay (which has now finished) for a 'whitestar hannover edition full width rock and roll...

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Last post by QuickBrownFox
07 Aug 2022, 12:27
Rusty lee bed install advice needed

Last post by Robsey « 05 Aug 2022, 17:09
Replies: 7
by Shinnster » 04 Aug 2022, 15:05

Hi all,

I have installed a rusty lee rock n roll bed in my van, currently in the process of getting it upholstered but I'm at a loss as to how do...

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Last post by Robsey
05 Aug 2022, 17:09
Bottom panel and outer sill

Last post by Ellie271 « 30 Jul 2022, 20:46
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by Ellie271 » 27 Jul 2022, 10:29

Hi, does anyone have the bottom driver side panel for sale and an outer sill? Thank you 😊

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Last post by Ellie271
30 Jul 2022, 20:46
How do I convert panel van to have side windows

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Jul 2022, 12:56
Replies: 6
by NoGearNoIdea » 13 Jul 2022, 23:07

Firstly, to all those that would come here just to tell me not to. Life’s too short to care about 40yr old men getting upset over a van. Sorry guys...

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30 Jul 2022, 12:56

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