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Windscreen Removal

Last post by CovKid « 02 May 2015, 15:37
Replies: 23
by Alloa » 24 Mar 2015, 00:01
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Hi Folks,

Stripping down for a respray and need to take the windscreen out. Is it worth pressing it out like normal or best cutting the seal to...
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Last post by CovKid
02 May 2015, 15:37
Never seen a T3 trailer like this before

Last post by silverbullet « 01 May 2015, 18:20
Replies: 19
by silverbullet » 24 Dec 2014, 22:25
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Last post by silverbullet
01 May 2015, 18:20
Tool to lift the door cards off

Last post by Ralf85 « 01 May 2015, 16:12
Replies: 2
by Ralf85 » 30 Apr 2015, 18:36

Hi guys. I know there is a tool (other than a screwdriver) to pull the tabs out of the door cards. Can someone help? I need to replace the window...

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Last post by Ralf85
01 May 2015, 16:12
Fitting a newton commercials Cab set

Last post by MattBW « 01 May 2015, 12:33

by MattBW » 01 May 2015, 12:33

Has anyone fitted a Newton Commercial cab set in their van? I'd love to see some pics of the fitment and location of each

I have one and the...

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Last post by MattBW
01 May 2015, 12:33
Door lock tumbler sets

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2015, 09:28
Replies: 6
by NicBeeee » 30 Apr 2015, 15:47

Hi

Does anyone know a supplier of the brass tumblers for the door locks, we have a different key for each lock and judging by the thinness of a...

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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2015, 09:28
quarter turn fasteners for headlight grill?

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 May 2015, 05:09
Replies: 5
by itchyfeet » 26 Apr 2015, 20:02

Anybody seen them for sale?
look like southco quarter turn fasteners.

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 May 2015, 05:09
Paint Id ??

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 30 Apr 2015, 20:35
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by KINGPRAWN » 29 Apr 2015, 13:38

i have an 87 westy syncro pop top in met blue ( original paint ) that about to have a repaint .... Anybody know where or what the paint code is ???...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
30 Apr 2015, 20:35
Windows

Last post by Ant-t « 30 Apr 2015, 09:57
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by Darren2698 » 29 Apr 2015, 19:18

Hi I'm looking to put 2 windows into my panel van dose anyone know who could do this thanks

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Last post by Ant-t
30 Apr 2015, 09:57
2x Broken TRANSPORTER badges and some spare time.

Last post by davegsm82 « 29 Apr 2015, 20:36
Replies: 17
by davegsm82 » 27 Apr 2015, 21:32
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Probably not to everyone's taste, but I made this today. Sums up my van and my love for electronic music.

My original transporter badge was damaged,...
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Last post by davegsm82
29 Apr 2015, 20:36
Leak at A-Pillar?

Last post by davegsm82 « 29 Apr 2015, 20:15
Replies: 4
by davegsm82 » 29 Apr 2015, 14:34

While checking the van for leaks the other day I noticed water running down the location shown in the picture below.

Does anyone know a likely cause...

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Last post by davegsm82
29 Apr 2015, 20:15
Inner Can door trim

Last post by Ant-t « 27 Apr 2015, 22:21
Replies: 2
by crazymilk » 27 Apr 2015, 10:25

I am looking for some trim that I think goes on the inner door frame of the cab door opening on my T25.

looks like it starts (as there seems to be a...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 Apr 2015, 22:21
locks ?

Last post by CovKid « 27 Apr 2015, 12:05
Replies: 3
by cobbvo » 23 Apr 2015, 08:00

Not sure if I'm in the right place but here goes. Will mk2 golf barrels and ignition fit a 1988 t25 . or will I be able to re-tumble my t25 with my...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Apr 2015, 12:05
Early or late seats

Last post by nicktennear « 26 Apr 2015, 21:57
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by nicktennear » 26 Apr 2015, 18:55

I've got some covers for front seats, bought ages ago only just got round to fitting. Bottom cover doesn't fit well at all so is there a difference...

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Last post by nicktennear
26 Apr 2015, 21:57
Heater box swap/upgrade confusion

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2015, 17:24

by silverbullet » 26 Apr 2015, 17:24

I posted this in syncro as part of my ongoing rust-o-ration...
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Can anyone please help to confirm if I...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2015, 17:24
Trying to get to bulb in auto transmission unit!

Last post by Emma&Al « 26 Apr 2015, 20:05
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by Emma&Al » 26 Apr 2015, 08:35

I need to change the bulb in the auto gearstick thing.
When it's dark I still forget where the R is!!

So, I found the grub screw and got it out with...

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Last post by Emma&Al
26 Apr 2015, 20:05
Mirror solutions

Last post by 300CE « 25 Apr 2015, 10:54
Replies: 10
by Marcsnapon » 11 Mar 2015, 23:27

As a maturing old fart I am finding my t25 mirrors less than adequate for rear viewing, apart from the obvious syncro mirror alternatives, which seem...

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Last post by 300CE
25 Apr 2015, 10:54
double front seat

Last post by what2do « 25 Apr 2015, 09:00
Replies: 13
by davetherave99 » 16 Jul 2014, 11:51

Hullo. I've a T25, and I'd like to replace the single passenger seat with a double, so the nipper can sit between us as we drive. I understand in...

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Last post by what2do
25 Apr 2015, 09:00
Seal on the sliding door track cover

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 24 Apr 2015, 19:55
Replies: 7
by Jonnyb416 » 24 Apr 2015, 16:49

Hi all, does anybody know where I can get a replacement seal for the sliding door track cover please? Brickwerks had them but out of stock for the...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
24 Apr 2015, 19:55
Steam cleaning my engine

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Dec 2016, 05:06
Replies: 14
by Reimotim » 24 Apr 2015, 14:51

Hi Guys,

Owning a TD, my engine bay is rather oily and sooty. I'd like to tidy it up and also track down exactly where the oil is escaping from. I...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Dec 2016, 05:06
Wanda the Woofwagen

Last post by boatbuilder « 23 Apr 2015, 12:48
Replies: 13
by keytouch » 22 Apr 2015, 21:49

I've had my camper for about 7 1/2 years now. I've done various mechanical bits along the way including changing the engine.
However I haven't really...

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Last post by boatbuilder
23 Apr 2015, 12:48
Rear seat belts

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Apr 2015, 21:18
Replies: 8
by Claymore » 21 Apr 2015, 23:06

I've had a good search throught the forum and wiki but struggling with a lot of the info.

I have a 3/4 width rear seat which folds down into a bed....

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Apr 2015, 21:18
dash out to replace blower - what else should i do?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Apr 2015, 07:31
Replies: 7
by Gavla80 » 18 Apr 2015, 21:25

As it says in the subject - I'm taking the dash out to replace the blower motor... what other jobs / preventative maintenance should I be looking to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Apr 2015, 07:31
Quarter light seals

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Apr 2015, 22:50
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 20 Apr 2015, 22:41

I'm starting work on my cab doors, all the seals need replacing but I'm going to start with the quarter light seals. They're non opening, is it a...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Apr 2015, 22:50
Spot weld question

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Apr 2015, 22:48
Replies: 6
by kit » 20 Apr 2015, 21:20

I feel a bit embarrassed to ask this but I have read so many posts my head is spinning, when you drill the panel you are going to spot weld do you go...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Apr 2015, 22:48
Rubber footwell things.

Last post by CovKid « 21 Apr 2015, 08:54
Replies: 6
by Emma&Al » 17 Apr 2015, 15:26

Um..okay so this is technically not technical!! But I've just bought a couple of rubber mats for the footwell of my t25..shaped to fit etc.
IS THERE...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Apr 2015, 08:54
Interior U shaped trim stuff

Last post by crazymilk « 21 Apr 2015, 08:02
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 20 Apr 2015, 13:50

Hi there
I am looking for where to get some certian trim for my 1985 T25.
It is basically the U shaped trim that pushes on the edge of the interior...

4 Replies

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Last post by crazymilk
21 Apr 2015, 08:02
Window Rattle

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Apr 2015, 05:16
Replies: 1
by JonB » 20 Apr 2015, 21:48

Driver and passenger windows rattle when a certain heights and I'm wondering if new felt channels (the bit that goes from top and round to the rear...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Apr 2015, 05:16
Material for seats

Last post by JonB « 20 Apr 2015, 21:42
Replies: 2
by pete60 » 08 Apr 2015, 18:18

Hi Guys does anyone know where I might get some brown basket weave vinyl to recover my drivers seat thanks Pete

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Last post by JonB
20 Apr 2015, 21:42
Respray on my Atlantic

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Apr 2015, 19:59
Replies: 6
by Miss Syd » 19 Apr 2015, 09:47

Hopefully I will be getting this work done later on in the year, but I have a dilemma. The obvious (and probably most sensible) thing to do would be...

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Last post by silverbullet
19 Apr 2015, 19:59
sliding door problem

Last post by acw « 17 Apr 2015, 16:05
Replies: 13
by acw » 28 Mar 2015, 23:49

Hi All
i will start with a couple of photos.

dooroutside.jpg

doorinsite.jpg

my van (1981 airccooled ) has developed a problem with the...

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Last post by acw
17 Apr 2015, 16:05
Wing,arch,valance,side window&Sliding door,cab step,inr sill

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 Apr 2015, 19:49
Replies: 148
by Jonnyb416 » 12 May 2011, 20:06
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Removed the rear wing today, the panel we removed had been attempted at by the previous owner but the welding was awful.
So the complete thing had to...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 Apr 2015, 19:49
Sliding door middle 'runner' painting

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 16 Apr 2015, 09:51
Replies: 4
by MidLifeCrisis » 14 Apr 2015, 06:12

I'm cleaning up the sliding door mechanisn - in particular the 'middle' hinge and runner.
Am I ok to just paint the runner with 'ordinary' rattle can...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
16 Apr 2015, 09:51
Holdsworth swivel seat base

Last post by Tobias13 « 15 Apr 2015, 21:40
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by Tobias13 » 15 Apr 2015, 20:53

Hey guys,

Have acquired new seats for the van and want to put my swivel base on it from the original holdsworth seats! The setup in the below pic I...

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Last post by Tobias13
15 Apr 2015, 21:40
Good Mobile Welder Milton Keynes & Environ

Last post by chriscburgess « 15 Apr 2015, 19:39

by chriscburgess » 15 Apr 2015, 19:39

Just thought I would share this.

Needed to get some welding done on the sill to pass the Mot. Got a couple of quotes of around £200 + VAT.

So did...

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Last post by chriscburgess
15 Apr 2015, 19:39
Panel recommendation please...

Last post by camperclan « 15 Apr 2015, 09:41

by camperclan » 15 Apr 2015, 09:41

looking at a new lower front panel for an Aircooled, Schofield or Heritage or ?? Quality more important than cost...

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Last post by camperclan
15 Apr 2015, 09:41
I am not a smart man...

Last post by boatbuilder « 14 Apr 2015, 20:36
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by Hoopy_Frood » 10 Apr 2015, 09:46

Having removed the old bodykit and nasty fibreglass bumpers I bought some nice shiny new black bumpers from JK. When I went to fit the new front...

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Last post by boatbuilder
14 Apr 2015, 20:36
Auxilliary heater retro fit

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Apr 2015, 19:47
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 14 Apr 2015, 18:48

I have a complete rear heater & loom to fit to our 86 caravelle syncro, but want to put it in the oem location.
Does anyone have or could measure...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Apr 2015, 19:47
New panel or pull and fill

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Apr 2015, 13:32
Replies: 5
by jamesandtheopenroad » 13 Apr 2015, 19:30

Hi

Been a while since I've been on here but some "tw~nt" has just scraped the van and driven off. So a quick question, can this be pulled, filled and...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Apr 2015, 13:32
electric mirror glass

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 13 Apr 2015, 16:37
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by si&helen cali89 » 11 Apr 2015, 18:31

does anybody know where i can get replacement glass for my electric mirrors brickwerks do not have any .is there any alternatives cheers

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Last post by si&helen cali89
13 Apr 2015, 16:37
'84 Hi-Top Camper restoration

Last post by boatbuilder « 13 Apr 2015, 08:51
Replies: 13
by morr » 26 Apr 2012, 01:25

Having recently rejoined the classic VW family with an '84 camper its time for the real work to begin.
I'm not too sure as to how far I'll take this...

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Last post by boatbuilder
13 Apr 2015, 08:51
A hole..!!

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Apr 2015, 21:51
Replies: 2
by minnican » 12 Apr 2015, 11:11

Hi all..!!

This is my first post to this forum so please be kind.

I have seen a van that I want to purchase but being no expert I need a little...

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Last post by Plasticman
12 Apr 2015, 21:51
T25 Devon Hi-Top - Rusty roof.

Last post by davegsm82 « 10 Apr 2015, 23:53
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by davegsm82 » 14 Mar 2015, 23:41

I recently (monday) bought a T25 Devon, E-Reg 1988. Underneath is very tidy and I thought I'd found a good one.

Drove it home 110 miles without...

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Last post by davegsm82
10 Apr 2015, 23:53
Handbrake lever grip?

Last post by DevonAid « 10 Apr 2015, 20:54
Replies: 4
by DevonAid » 08 Apr 2015, 20:56

We've had the van for ages but the handbrake lever seems to be missing a plastic grip or cover at the end of the handle that you hold. A description...

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Last post by DevonAid
10 Apr 2015, 20:54
Fibreglass floor?

Last post by Ads1987 « 08 Apr 2015, 20:05
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by Ads1987 » 29 Mar 2015, 22:28

Hi guys, have been pulling out the interior on my van today so I can replace the kitchen worktop, as usual uncovered lots of bodge work and some...

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Last post by Ads1987
08 Apr 2015, 20:05
Water cover lock

Last post by colinthefox « 08 Apr 2015, 19:59
Replies: 1
by Ant-t » 08 Apr 2015, 18:43

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement water cover lock for my van? The old lock is still in place with a broken key in it... I can open the...

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Last post by colinthefox
08 Apr 2015, 19:59
Spray paint

Last post by pandp38 « 08 Apr 2015, 17:19
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by Snoopy63 » 08 Apr 2015, 14:32

Just had my first attempt at a little rust treatment on my van, but where can I get a tin of spray paint to match the original white/ cream colour of...

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Last post by pandp38
08 Apr 2015, 17:19
New upholstery for Albert

Last post by RustyShackleford « 08 Apr 2015, 16:17
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by Bulldog1 » 23 May 2013, 20:05
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Ive just had these cushions made up for the rock & roll bed. I can't wait for them to be delivered.
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Last post by RustyShackleford
08 Apr 2015, 16:17
Sliding door handle

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Apr 2015, 12:43

by Ant-t » 08 Apr 2015, 12:43

Hi
I've got a question about my sliding door, the handle has got some play in it, are there any online guides or any advice on how to tighten it up?...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Apr 2015, 12:43
Dashboard textured paint

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Apr 2015, 22:46
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by silverbullet » 07 Apr 2015, 10:47

Further to some dash panel mods, does anyone know if there is a paint available that is good match?

Its definitely plastic, judging by the smell...

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Apr 2015, 22:46
Early sliding door issue

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Apr 2015, 22:07
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by mike9009 » 07 Apr 2015, 19:15

Hi

I have a small issue, but causing me grief from SWMBO. Our sliding door operates fine except for one thing. When you pull the external lever...

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07 Apr 2015, 22:07

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