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tail pipe-siezed bolts

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Mar 2015, 17:55
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by clem » 15 Mar 2015, 17:53

anybody any advice on getting seized bolts out, they in there solid, tail pipe rusted n fell off ? should they be nut n bolt or just bolt
dont really...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Mar 2015, 17:55
New Door Cards

Last post by TobyGilden « 15 Mar 2015, 17:18
Replies: 43
by Titus A Duxass » 27 Jun 2012, 13:14
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Here's my door card build.
Old door card off

Back of old door card.

You can see water damage along the bottom where the speaker sits.

Vinyl...
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Last post by TobyGilden
15 Mar 2015, 17:18
Window leaks...

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 14 Mar 2015, 21:22
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by Tazzidevil63 » 14 Mar 2015, 12:39

Ok so after ripping the interior out, getting the welding done today we found some small pools of water and from what can be seen its thought to be...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
14 Mar 2015, 21:22
Rustoleum Pastel white L90D in small quantities.

Last post by what2do « 14 Mar 2015, 10:12
Replies: 22
by ghost123uk » 21 Dec 2014, 10:44
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It's a shame you cannot get (as far as I know) Rustoleum Pastel white L90D in small quantities.

Many of us have small areas that need some paint, my...
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Last post by what2do
14 Mar 2015, 10:12
Alternative seat question

Last post by Planty « 13 Mar 2015, 16:00

by Planty » 13 Mar 2015, 16:00

Hi guys,

Potentially a bit of a newbie question.... Done a quick search but not found the specific information I'm after - hopefully somebody might...

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Last post by Planty
13 Mar 2015, 16:00
Sliding door - not opening properly

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Mar 2015, 17:58
Replies: 14
by Hoopy_Frood » 09 Mar 2015, 12:32

On my 1984 van - i replaced the door recently although the problem seems to have persisted.

The door sticks a bit when opened and needs a tug at...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Mar 2015, 17:58
Sliding door problem

Last post by Mamps « 12 Mar 2015, 14:14

by Mamps » 12 Mar 2015, 14:14

Hi All
I had my van resprayed last October. They've done a lovely job of it, but I'm now having some problems with my sliding door as they had...

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Last post by Mamps
12 Mar 2015, 14:14
Fitting rear seatbelts

Last post by Emma&Al « 12 Mar 2015, 07:41
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by Emma&Al » 11 Mar 2015, 19:30

Id like to have seatbelts fitted to the rear rock n roll bed. As its a Caravelle it still has some attachments from when I took out the actual...

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Last post by Emma&Al
12 Mar 2015, 07:41
drivers door latch

Last post by Dynamite-dindin « 10 Mar 2015, 13:22
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by Dynamite-dindin » 09 Mar 2015, 18:49

hi im missing some parts for my drivers cab door cab I think!!!!. I believe I should have a couple of metal rods coming of it to be able to put on...

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Last post by Dynamite-dindin
10 Mar 2015, 13:22
Openable Quarter Light Replacement.

Last post by bullman151 « 10 Mar 2015, 07:41
Replies: 6
by GrahamL » 14 Feb 2015, 09:16

Hi,
I have replaced the rusty quarter light frame, seal and glass hinges to the drivers side door.
Apart from my initial thoughts on how to reinstate...

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Last post by bullman151
10 Mar 2015, 07:41
sikkaflex?

Last post by Emma&Al « 09 Mar 2015, 22:31
Replies: 6
by Emma&Al » 09 Mar 2015, 17:20

I have a Fiamma roof vent to put in. The hole is already there, complete with wooden frame, the last vent flew off on the motorway!
Should I use...

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Last post by Emma&Al
09 Mar 2015, 22:31
Sliding door and central locking.

Last post by Emma&Al « 09 Mar 2015, 20:31
Replies: 2
by Emma&Al » 09 Mar 2015, 17:03

Hey there,
I have a 1991 T3 Caravelle - it used to have central locking with a fob, but when I sold it the new owners lost the fob and so continued...

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Last post by Emma&Al
09 Mar 2015, 20:31
Panel repair

Last post by restoman « 09 Mar 2015, 18:43
Replies: 25
by ticket2ride » 19 Feb 2015, 13:19
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I posted about the damage someone did to my van.

Having trouble finding a specialist bodyshop in South London that will give me a quote for my...
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Last post by restoman
09 Mar 2015, 18:43
Tailgate lock stuck

Last post by Jim San « 09 Mar 2015, 18:12
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by Beefy17 » 09 Mar 2015, 16:42

Wonder if you all can help. We bought a '83 T25 last year and all has been going v well until last week when I went to open up the can for the first...

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Last post by Jim San
09 Mar 2015, 18:12
Swivel base and seat belt anchors

Last post by Jim San « 07 Mar 2015, 17:37
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by Jim San » 01 Mar 2015, 22:38
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I'm in the process of welding in a swivel base but on a dummy run I noticed that the seat belt anchor blocks it from going around!

My van has the...
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Last post by Jim San
07 Mar 2015, 17:37
Front carpet

Last post by GrahamL « 07 Mar 2015, 13:24

by GrahamL » 07 Mar 2015, 13:24

Hi,
Before I commit to stripping out the front carpet for cleaning. Has anyone got any tips and tricks for the removal of the large piece of carpet...

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Last post by GrahamL
07 Mar 2015, 13:24
advice,leaking pop top

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Mar 2015, 23:23
Replies: 3
by geronimo » 01 Mar 2015, 16:47

wonder if you could advise please,
my t25 is leaking,im pretty sure its the mastic that seals the pop top to the body near to the gutter,
what do you...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Mar 2015, 23:23
Seat covers... golf?

Last post by Reimotim « 06 Mar 2015, 14:10
Replies: 6
by Reimotim » 01 Mar 2015, 20:35

Hi Guys,
I'd like to buy some off the shelf fitted seat covers, however T25 specific ones seem few and far between.
So...
I was thinking that golfs...

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Last post by Reimotim
06 Mar 2015, 14:10
filler mobile

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Mar 2015, 23:45
Replies: 1
by ticket2ride » 04 Mar 2015, 20:28

Ive been looking for a body shop in SE London to get my van done. There are a couple of places near me that do body work. One place in particular...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Mar 2015, 23:45
sliding door handle (internal)

Last post by chewbacca « 04 Mar 2015, 22:17
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 01 Mar 2015, 12:59

Ok, so I've only just noticed I don't have one!
There's what looks like a square shaft sticking out. I guess that's for it?

Any pictures of what I...

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Last post by chewbacca
04 Mar 2015, 22:17
Water inside my rear side panel

Last post by Dougie88 « 04 Mar 2015, 21:31
Replies: 2
by Dougie88 » 04 Mar 2015, 18:07

Hi just wondering if it's just the rear window seal leaking or could it be leaking through the rusty seam? I found about 3 of water inside the rear...

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Last post by Dougie88
04 Mar 2015, 21:31
Rear window leak

Last post by Sebastian S « 02 Mar 2015, 16:45

by Sebastian S » 02 Mar 2015, 16:45

So my rear side windows are leaking from somewhere around the vent and it's seal.

I can't figure out from where, anyone got any experience with...

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Last post by Sebastian S
02 Mar 2015, 16:45
Temp alternative to a full resto and repsray?

Last post by Miss Syd « 01 Mar 2015, 20:49
Replies: 5
by Miss Syd » 28 Feb 2015, 21:01

anybody know anything about this - onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; - not quite vehicle wrapping. I am having roof and bonnet done on my...

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Last post by Miss Syd
01 Mar 2015, 20:49
Rustoleum mixing

Last post by kentishvanman « 28 Feb 2015, 09:23
Replies: 4
by kentishvanman » 26 Feb 2015, 22:58

Hi,
Anyone had any successful dealings with Avenue Coatings.
Six weeks ago they told me they could match my Combi Color paint. Advert said Iltr for...

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Last post by kentishvanman
28 Feb 2015, 09:23
Removed insulation from rear quarter is this original ?

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Feb 2015, 23:38
Replies: 3
by sternal » 27 Feb 2015, 20:00

Looks like insulation used in lofts would this have been original or put in when it was converted ?

I guess it was put there for warmth and sound...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Feb 2015, 23:38
Dirty Vindic

Last post by Gusbang « 27 Feb 2015, 22:32
Replies: 4
by Gusbang » 27 Feb 2015, 19:24

Planning on giving the Vindic on my Doka a good scrub this weekend, anyone recommend the best thing to use?

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Last post by Gusbang
27 Feb 2015, 22:32
Newbie please help

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Feb 2015, 15:00
Replies: 5
by Peter913 » 26 Feb 2015, 09:06

Morning, would just like to say hi to everyone as I'm new to this site, I would like some advice it's for my grandads Vw t25 if needs body work and...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Feb 2015, 15:00
Renewing wheel trims...

Last post by CovKid « 27 Feb 2015, 13:16
Replies: 1
by sternal » 27 Feb 2015, 12:10

Thought Id try and save my plastic wheel trims so have put primer on today back in work on Sunday so will give them a spray with Silver wheel trim...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Feb 2015, 13:16
Dreaded black paint gone...

Last post by sternal « 26 Feb 2015, 20:34
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by sternal » 23 Feb 2015, 15:02

Have taken the plunge and the van is being resprayed..as I was repeatedly told on here its hiding rust...fraid not though :mrgreen: no major rust or...

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Last post by sternal
26 Feb 2015, 20:34
Making my own cushion seats for a RnR bed

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 26 Feb 2015, 16:30

by Jonnyb416 » 26 Feb 2015, 16:30

If anybody can help please feel free to throw in an idea.....

I have my full width RnR bed from Volkswares.
I have a king size memory foam mattress...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
26 Feb 2015, 16:30
Custom Panel van....... back on it!

Last post by drjsmithwhite « 26 Feb 2015, 14:46
Replies: 49
by Paul_Van_Denton » 10 Jul 2013, 09:40
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What do people do with crease's? Shall I just use filler? or shall I try to pull it out, if so it might distort the whole big panel?

Probably gonna...
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Last post by drjsmithwhite
26 Feb 2015, 14:46
Body panel with Seam?

Last post by nonny112i « 26 Feb 2015, 07:39
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by nonny112i » 25 Feb 2015, 22:26

Hi
I'm currently prepping my van for re-spray and I'm looking for a the panel that's above the offside rear jacking point that also has the seam on...

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Last post by nonny112i
26 Feb 2015, 07:39
Body Work and Mechanic recommendations - Hampshire

Last post by tonydata « 25 Feb 2015, 11:50
Replies: 7
by magpiebobby » 12 Feb 2015, 11:54

Hi all,

I've just moved to Winchester, Hampshire and I'm looking for a local garage to service my Dehler Bluestar - any recommendations gladly...

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Last post by tonydata
25 Feb 2015, 11:50
1985 t25 panel van project pic heavy!!!!

Last post by Scott presswood « 24 Feb 2015, 18:24
Replies: 8
by Scott presswood » 21 Feb 2015, 17:28

Hi all been a member here for a while now but this been my first proper post. I came across my panel about a year ago and have only just started to...

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Last post by Scott presswood
24 Feb 2015, 18:24
Side window channel

Last post by Ads1987 « 23 Feb 2015, 21:50

by Ads1987 » 23 Feb 2015, 21:50

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if your side windows sit in a channel or just straight in the window channel?

Mine just sits in the frame, so the section...

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Last post by Ads1987
23 Feb 2015, 21:50
Thinking of painting my dash... show me yours...

Last post by 300CE « 23 Feb 2015, 21:29
Replies: 3
by VWMartin » 23 Feb 2015, 15:25

Hey guys my dash is in need of a re-spray but im wondering what other people have done with theirs.

Im not sure whether or not to go matt black,...

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Last post by 300CE
23 Feb 2015, 21:29
1990 T25 Autosleeper front bumper

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Feb 2015, 21:06
Replies: 4
by timjwharton » 22 Feb 2015, 09:15

Hi folks,

An elderly gent drove in to the front near-side corner of my van yesterday: much damage to the front bumper and the side panel under the...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Feb 2015, 21:06
Anyone recommend a good bodyshop in the midlands?

Last post by George22 « 23 Feb 2015, 16:43

by George22 » 23 Feb 2015, 16:43

Touch wood, but our van seems to be on an even-keel mechanically (that'll have cursed it....)

...So beginning to look for some pointers for a good...

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Last post by George22
23 Feb 2015, 16:43
what colour are your inner wheel arches ?

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 23 Feb 2015, 14:16
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by sternal » 12 Feb 2015, 22:36

Yes its a strange question !

Are they meant to be the colour of the van ? or black as in underseal ?

can't seem to find any pictures

Thank you...

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
23 Feb 2015, 14:16
Replacing sliding door glass and seal

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 23 Feb 2015, 13:09

by Hoopy_Frood » 23 Feb 2015, 13:09

Hello.
I have been looking on the fourm and in the Hanyes/Bentley for decent guidance on how to fit the window rubbers and glass to my replacement...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
23 Feb 2015, 13:09
Reliable Body Repairs NW London?

Last post by vwvanmanc « 23 Feb 2015, 12:05
Replies: 2
by vwvanmanc » 23 Feb 2015, 11:13

Need some fairly invasive repair work on my T3 - anyone recommend Body Shop in London thats not got passion and skill and doesn't break the bank....

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Last post by vwvanmanc
23 Feb 2015, 12:05
Re upholstery for original seats

Last post by windydubber « 22 Feb 2015, 19:38

by windydubber » 22 Feb 2015, 19:38

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good company to re upholster and cover our old seats? We have a 1981 2.0l air cooled. They are the standard seats. No...

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Last post by windydubber
22 Feb 2015, 19:38
Herman's welding and paint job...after years of planning

Last post by hulky « 22 Feb 2015, 17:38
Replies: 51
by Vdub89 » 26 Jan 2015, 13:27
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Hi all,

Herman our 1989 multivan has gone in for some TLC so I thought I would share it with everyone. I have been looking on this part of the...
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Last post by hulky
22 Feb 2015, 17:38
Problem side door??

Last post by Paulf1969 « 21 Feb 2015, 20:08
Replies: 2
by Paulf1969 » 20 Feb 2015, 22:29

Evening
I'm putting my T25 back in 1 piece after tackling the bodywork. Since I bought it back last August the side door hasn't closed properly, it...

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Last post by Paulf1969
21 Feb 2015, 20:08
Recomendations on who can respray my Van

Last post by sternal « 18 Feb 2015, 21:41
Replies: 20
by garry247 » 30 Jan 2015, 17:45
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HI,

Its time i had my Hi Top Smurfy van painted. Other then a squashed jacking point and the bottom of the sliding door window, she is pretty...
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Last post by sternal
18 Feb 2015, 21:41
Welder / Bodyshop

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Feb 2015, 17:42
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by Moleskin0 » 14 Feb 2015, 13:42

Hi, I am looking for a decent welder / bodyshop close to Bolton / Bury to fit rear wheel arch panels and bottom of sliding door panels. Any help...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Feb 2015, 17:42
Reimo conversion bubble side opening window

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 18 Feb 2015, 15:33

by wolfbus.uk » 18 Feb 2015, 15:33

Does anyone know who manufactured the windows in this picture? Reimo say they were a company called TB Compact..

Or does anyone know of another any...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
18 Feb 2015, 15:33
Seitz window in LHD 16" Syncro side loading door.

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 17 Feb 2015, 10:09
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by wolfbus.uk » 16 Feb 2015, 23:51

Trying to install a double glazed opening window in my 16 Syncro. The existing window hole is 1075 x 450.
The Seitz S4 size 1100mm x 450 hinged or...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
17 Feb 2015, 10:09
Rustoleum with or without Vactan ?

Last post by BOXY « 16 Feb 2015, 18:47
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by ghost123uk » 15 Feb 2015, 14:54

Now I have my tin of Rustoleum Pastel white L90D, as soon as it is a bit warmer and drier, I will be attacking a few minor areas, mostly in the...

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Last post by BOXY
16 Feb 2015, 18:47
White Underseal stuff???

Last post by volks_womble « 16 Feb 2015, 18:17
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by volks_womble » 10 Feb 2015, 12:56

I have finally started attending to some of the rusty areas of our van.

To start of with, I have done the nearside step, welding in a repair panel,...

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Last post by volks_womble
16 Feb 2015, 18:17

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