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Captain seat Q!

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Jan 2015, 09:24
Replies: 1
by ELVIS » 29 Jan 2015, 23:34

Silly Q time...... :mrgreen:

Are captains seats covers 'cut' the same as non standard seats? Always thought captains seats had more, thicker...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Jan 2015, 09:24
Got a stiffie and can't make it slack......

Last post by ja9allen « 29 Jan 2015, 22:48
Replies: 5
by Chiefy » 09 Nov 2014, 14:25

Lol, my sliding door handle needs massive muscle power to open the door and I don't know why???
It's really easy to close but the force needed to...

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Last post by ja9allen
29 Jan 2015, 22:48
Sliding door hinges

Last post by nonny112i « 29 Jan 2015, 22:09
Replies: 3
by nonny112i » 29 Jan 2015, 18:40

Anyone got any sliding door hinges already extended? Or if these can be purchased?

Cheers Jonny

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Last post by nonny112i
29 Jan 2015, 22:09
Polishing Aluminium Checker plate

Last post by paulandchez « 28 Jan 2015, 12:59
Replies: 12
by Reimotim » 25 Jan 2015, 18:07

Hi Guys,

A couple of years ago I installed checker plate as a floor in my van. It has been great, but has become a little dull. I was just wondering...

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Last post by paulandchez
28 Jan 2015, 12:59
Bonding panels on?

Last post by Drucifer « 28 Jan 2015, 12:45
Replies: 6
by Drucifer » 26 Jan 2015, 14:22

Ok well a few of the panels on Busty could do with replacing, mainly the rear arches/rear lower corners and been told by the body shop guy at the...

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Last post by Drucifer
28 Jan 2015, 12:45
outer sill panels

Last post by Shaundon « 28 Jan 2015, 09:51
Replies: 7
by Shaundon » 20 Jan 2015, 15:00

So im soon going to tackle the rust on my outer sill and i need to get a replacement panel

The one i was looking at is this
which is quite steep...

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Last post by Shaundon
28 Jan 2015, 09:51
T25 Captain swivel seat what grease to use?

Last post by Westie82 « 27 Jan 2015, 18:44
Replies: 3
by Westie82 » 26 Jan 2015, 18:35

Hi all,

Does any one know what grade of grease VW used for the Westfalia captain swivel seats ?

Thanks

Mark

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Last post by Westie82
27 Jan 2015, 18:44
Glass Rubber Seals Aftermarket

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Jan 2015, 22:46
Replies: 1
by 1985T25nick » 25 Jan 2015, 16:16

Hi 8090 people,

Sorry if this is in the wiki but wanted to ask as suppliers may have changed. I've got a T25 85 early type and the windows have...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Jan 2015, 22:46
How long does it take to change a T25 Winscreen?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 23 Jan 2015, 19:29
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 15 Jan 2015, 15:10

Answer: According to Autoglass it's 25 minutes, that's how much time staff are allowed to remove the old one and fit a new one.

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
23 Jan 2015, 19:29
Changing Headrest Colour

Last post by johncccc « 23 Jan 2015, 00:00
Replies: 4
by johncccc » 19 Jan 2015, 17:39

I am just in the process of reupholstering my front seats and would like to change the colour of the grey headrests.

Ideally I would like to make...

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Last post by johncccc
23 Jan 2015, 00:00
PU sealant cure time ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jan 2015, 14:57
Replies: 5
by hawkeye » 29 Sep 2014, 08:14

bought some tubes of the Polyurathene sealant - tiger seal but as weather is forecast for more rain I am not sure how long it takes to go off or cure...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jan 2015, 14:57
Sliding door catch

Last post by what2do « 21 Jan 2015, 23:02
Replies: 6
by what2do » 21 Jan 2015, 12:43

For some time now (ages to be honest), my door needs a bit of a technique to close it. When it's open, held by the catch and I want to close it I...

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Last post by what2do
21 Jan 2015, 23:02
Drill Q (MM)

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Jan 2015, 15:56
Replies: 6
by ELVIS » 16 Jan 2015, 22:45

Ladies, taking the load bed of the single cab, going to drill out each and every one of those mo fos :mrgreen:

(System I use it to flame the paint...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Jan 2015, 15:56
Sliding Door Handle bolt size

Last post by mattrsa « 20 Jan 2015, 10:42
Replies: 2
by mattrsa » 15 Jan 2015, 16:53

Hi Guys

What size bolt is that that secures the sliding door handle to the sliding door. Mine is loose and think the bolt/screw is knackered....

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Last post by mattrsa
20 Jan 2015, 10:42
untuned with intercooler

Last post by boxer « 18 Jan 2015, 20:14
Replies: 2
by boxer » 18 Jan 2015, 15:10

If I fit an intercooler and dont change anything else will this reduce the stress on my JX? Alternatively tuning with the existing pump is not easy,...

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Last post by boxer
18 Jan 2015, 20:14
Water pooling..

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Jan 2015, 21:08
Replies: 7
by slowcoach » 03 Nov 2014, 09:57

I get water collecting in here, where the air ducting comes through and into the door ducts. This has happened forever in my ownership, and ive just...

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Jan 2015, 21:08
West Midlands Welder

Last post by rowlesy « 17 Jan 2015, 11:19
Replies: 4
by Pifflebus » 16 Jan 2015, 13:29

Hey folks, I need a reputable welder asap, can anyone recommend one in or near the stourbridge area? Needs to be close because the old girl is not...

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Last post by rowlesy
17 Jan 2015, 11:19
Westy High-Top gutter rust.

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Jan 2015, 23:02
Replies: 13
by dearjohn » 03 May 2013, 21:35

Hi all, my 1984 westy high-top has extensive rust along both gutters. this seems to have been bodged in the past, with layers of sealent etc. On the...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Jan 2015, 23:02
3 Seat belts in back?

Last post by kervinmervin « 16 Jan 2015, 21:40

by kervinmervin » 16 Jan 2015, 21:40

Good evening, my campers been off the road for a quite a while but plan to get it back into shape for this year. Since we bought it our families...

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Last post by kervinmervin
16 Jan 2015, 21:40
metalmick8y to the rescue....Help needed !

Last post by sternal « 16 Jan 2015, 17:09
Replies: 2
by sternal » 16 Jan 2015, 16:31

Help needed as leak has gone on for far to long ! So calling on metalmick8y

This is a follow up from this post

Today I had a good its NOT coming...

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Last post by sternal
16 Jan 2015, 17:09
Alternative mirrors

Last post by tforturton « 16 Jan 2015, 11:25
Replies: 12
by filbay » 04 Jun 2013, 15:46

Hi , I have been offered a pair of VW Corrado wing mirrors , and told they will fit a T25. Has anyone any experience of fitting these, and if so how...

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Last post by tforturton
16 Jan 2015, 11:25
rear arch lower panel advice

Last post by markysparky71 « 15 Jan 2015, 21:20
Replies: 2
by markysparky71 » 14 Jan 2015, 21:10

Hi All after much eating and drinking over the holidays I have took a week off work next week to get on top of some of my 81 westy bodywork which is...

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Last post by markysparky71
15 Jan 2015, 21:20
Rear Bumper End Caps

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 14 Jan 2015, 22:33
Replies: 7
by SamsBus2012 » 14 Jan 2015, 00:17

I am currently refurbing the rear metal bumper and want to install a couple of new end caps. The ones that were on did not have any side bolts fitted...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
14 Jan 2015, 22:33
Non T25 seats. Whats involved?

Last post by tonyandhelen « 13 Jan 2015, 20:37
Replies: 4
by mines a money pit » 30 Dec 2014, 22:42

Hi. I'm finding it very difficult to find genuine VW T25 seats, in brown, in good enough condition and that aren't a silly price for what is after...

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Last post by tonyandhelen
13 Jan 2015, 20:37
window rubber seals

Last post by jed the spread « 13 Jan 2015, 13:07
Replies: 5
by jim potter » 12 Jan 2015, 12:01

OK, so my bus is now booked in for a full respray and a few panels .
one of the things i want to do is dump the tatty looking chrome inserts , and...

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Last post by jed the spread
13 Jan 2015, 13:07
MOT Due - Sill, Rot around Jacking Point - Fail?

Last post by mrbodly « 12 Jan 2015, 23:30
Replies: 13
by mrbodly » 01 Aug 2014, 12:49

Hi All

I'm putting my van in for its MOT next week. I've overhauled the mechanics but am concerned about a hole in the sill.

Basically most of the...

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Last post by mrbodly
12 Jan 2015, 23:30
Bonding body panels?a

Last post by restoman « 12 Jan 2015, 19:38
Replies: 15
by ELVIS » 10 Jan 2015, 16:54
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Anyone done it on a T3?

Not thinking about sticking a whole van together but there would be suitable panels, the front lower panel for example....
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Last post by restoman
12 Jan 2015, 19:38
Rain dripping into rear air intakes

Last post by Billleivers « 11 Jan 2015, 14:32
Replies: 6
by Billleivers » 10 Jan 2015, 10:22

Just looking at old threads regarding rain dripping into d pillar air intakes. One or two suggestions how to cure this, including fitting magnetic...

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Last post by Billleivers
11 Jan 2015, 14:32
Sliding Window Seals...Info request

Last post by Joods « 09 Jan 2015, 12:36
Replies: 7
by chrispow01 » 12 Dec 2014, 10:56

Hi everyone,

Would like to pick your brains again ref sliding side window seals before ordering.
I'm looking to replace my window seals on my 1990...

7 Replies

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Last post by Joods
09 Jan 2015, 12:36
gas strutts for a bike rack

Last post by Peter-T « 08 Jan 2015, 20:40
Replies: 11
by Cycleaddict » 07 Jan 2015, 20:49

The gas strutts on my rear door are on the way out and need replacing-at some point I intend to use a bike rack-will I need stiffer strutts to...

11 Replies

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Last post by Peter-T
08 Jan 2015, 20:40
Westy Laminate Worktop Colour

Last post by greasemonkey « 07 Jan 2015, 21:37
Replies: 4
by greasemonkey » 07 Jan 2015, 15:38

Hi all,

Thinking of making my own swing out table for behind the drivers seat (they cost a bomb now and fancy a project over winter anyway) out of...

4 Replies

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Last post by greasemonkey
07 Jan 2015, 21:37
Sussex area, upholsterer needed

Last post by fairwynds « 05 Jan 2015, 20:52
Replies: 2
by fairwynds » 04 Jan 2015, 17:01

Evening campers.
I have a pair of original T25 panel van seats in need of a complete overhaul and reupholstering.
I'd like to hear of any companies...

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Last post by fairwynds
05 Jan 2015, 20:52
Fiamma Roof Vent 28 leaking saga!

Last post by fairwynds « 04 Jan 2015, 22:04
Replies: 6
by fairwynds » 16 Dec 2014, 16:37

So, back in May I bought and fitted a Fiamma roof vent to my Hitop. Top section of fibreglass roof is flat and I made up a wooden framework inside...

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Last post by fairwynds
04 Jan 2015, 22:04
against my wishes,my brothers choice of paint job

Last post by boatbuilder « 04 Jan 2015, 21:45
Replies: 16
by blacky » 01 Jan 2015, 17:27
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2
I did a bottom half paint job on my brothers camper, I said it would be a good idea to do it in vw colour to retain some vestige of originality....
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Last post by boatbuilder
04 Jan 2015, 21:45
Rear side window glass seals

Last post by tomwood_uk « 04 Jan 2015, 20:41
Replies: 13
by tomwood_uk » 03 Jan 2015, 22:44

Evening gents,

I'm new to this forum so just thought I'd introduce myself. :ok Ive also got a question I wondered if anybody could help me with....

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Last post by tomwood_uk
04 Jan 2015, 20:41
What glass for my converted panel van?

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Jan 2015, 11:12
Replies: 7
by Jonnyb416 » 02 Jan 2015, 20:53

Hi all,

I have put a wanted up for the glass I need for my converted panel van but was wondering if I don't find someone who has what I need where...

7 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Jan 2015, 11:12
Different wing mirrors?

Last post by Jim San « 03 Jan 2015, 13:40
Replies: 13
by munkees.pekul » 29 Nov 2014, 14:49

Hiya, are there any other wing mirrors that will fit on bertie, fold in type? I've lost 3 of the normal ones that don't fold in in as many months....

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Last post by Jim San
03 Jan 2015, 13:40
So Im having a respray- but what colour

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Jan 2015, 18:15
Replies: 21
by browneyes1311 » 09 Dec 2014, 12:03
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2
Myrtle is booked in for a full respray inside and out in Jan.

Now shes the original VW Medium blau and has soft summer day blue upholstery and units...
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Last post by Plasticman
01 Jan 2015, 18:15
A good towbar?

Last post by bigherb « 31 Dec 2014, 07:54
Replies: 4
by mbcamper » 21 Dec 2014, 22:28

I want to fit a towbar to my van for occasional trailer use but mostly to mount a sturdy bike carrier.

Can anyone recommend a towbar for a metal...

4 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
31 Dec 2014, 07:54
1981 Sliding Door Handle

Last post by Dubwana « 29 Dec 2014, 17:02
Replies: 7
by Dubwana » 23 Dec 2014, 10:23

Hi, can anyone kindly tell me if all sliding door handles for T25's are interchangable? Mine broke :cry: looking hard to get exact piece. I see on...

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Last post by Dubwana
29 Dec 2014, 17:02
Needed a vdub in my life. Winter Project.

Last post by PaulDavies84 « 22 Dec 2014, 14:17
Replies: 24
by PaulDavies84 » 16 Nov 2014, 20:50
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2
So never having owned a vdub, I decided it was about time I got one. I needed something to keep me busy this winter.

After a 400 mile round trip, I...
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Last post by PaulDavies84
22 Dec 2014, 14:17
Body colours and exterior trim

Last post by GrahamL « 21 Dec 2014, 21:07

by GrahamL » 21 Dec 2014, 21:07

Hi,
Whilst carrying out work on my MY90, Atlantic, I have noted it has somewhat a mixture of colours.
Body= White
Skirt (planks) = grey
Interior =...

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Last post by GrahamL
21 Dec 2014, 21:07
Respray/Welding recommendations - East Anglia

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Dec 2014, 17:32
Replies: 1
by Black Bag » 21 Dec 2014, 02:15

Hi All,

We've had our '87 Westy Hi-top for most of a year and made it as far afield as Hadrians Wall and Somerset without any reliability issues....

1 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Dec 2014, 17:32
Cableway.......Between Front bullhead and Door

Last post by GrahamL « 18 Dec 2014, 17:46
Replies: 16
by GrahamL » 17 Dec 2014, 14:23
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2
Hi,
Not sure if this should be in another section but........
I am currently putting together my van and without prior knowledge I need to know how...
16 Replies

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Last post by GrahamL
18 Dec 2014, 17:46
Hinged window seal and cover strip.........Westfalia

Last post by GrahamL « 15 Dec 2014, 21:21
Replies: 2
by GrahamL » 15 Dec 2014, 15:10

Hi,

I need some help in acquiring a window seal for the hinged window opposite the sliding door of a T25, MY 1990, Westy.
This seal is semi-rigid,...

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Last post by GrahamL
15 Dec 2014, 21:21
Van body - rear side vents

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Dec 2014, 17:29
Replies: 1
by garyd » 13 Dec 2014, 11:59

Does anyone have a T3 van without interior trim and roof lining?

It would have to be one built with a full bulkhead across the back of the cab....

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Dec 2014, 17:29
Rain getting in via air intake - problem?

Last post by CovKid « 13 Dec 2014, 18:18
Replies: 8
by Devon Pete » 10 Dec 2014, 22:29

Hi, I just changed the flat battery on my van. It is a 1.9 tdi with one air filter on the left. The battery is on the right, next to which there is a...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Dec 2014, 18:18
Headliner removal......

Last post by bigherb « 11 Dec 2014, 17:50
Replies: 3
by Chiefy » 09 Dec 2014, 15:38

Ok so it rained on me today on my way home from work.... INSIDE THE VAN :shock: well, I say rain, maybe three drops came from inside the headliner...

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Last post by bigherb
11 Dec 2014, 17:50
A-Pillar Moulding trim?

Last post by CovKid « 10 Dec 2014, 20:55
Replies: 9
by Bighal » 28 Nov 2014, 21:50

Hi guys,
Just bought a replacement black A-Pillar trim from JK that slides on. It's a hard plastic type not the 'firmish' rubber type that was on my...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Dec 2014, 20:55
Body repair panels

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Dec 2014, 21:12
Replies: 10
by daveo » 07 Dec 2014, 20:32

Can anyone give any information on the best body repair panels for t25 2.1 dj flat bed single cab. Looked at Klockerholm justkampers and Alan...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Dec 2014, 21:12

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