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keeping van warm

Last post by CovKid « 16 Feb 2015, 11:30
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by bennox7984 » 16 Feb 2015, 10:33

Hi.
what is the best insulation to use to keep a westy vanagon pop top warm.it has no factory heater.any ideas?

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Last post by CovKid
16 Feb 2015, 11:30
removing bulkhead

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Feb 2015, 19:32
Replies: 3
by izzy90 » 14 Feb 2015, 13:45

Hi,
Just need a bit of advice. thinking of removing my bulkhead and wondering if anyone else has done this. will it compromise the structure of the...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Feb 2015, 19:32
Doka/Sinka bulkhead removal?

Last post by adyjoad « 15 Feb 2015, 15:42
Replies: 9
by ELVIS » 22 Jan 2015, 20:55

Anyone got any pics/links to the bulkhead on a pick up being removed/replaced etc?

Would just make it a tad easier to see how it's stitched...

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Last post by adyjoad
15 Feb 2015, 15:42
Front wing seam repairs - correct way to do it?

Last post by volks_womble « 13 Feb 2015, 00:18
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by volks_womble » 11 Feb 2015, 23:59

This evening I started to cut out the seat belt mount ready to weld in the new section. Whist removing the underseal in the wheel arch I stupidly...

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Last post by volks_womble
13 Feb 2015, 00:18
Windscreen rubber recommendations?

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Feb 2015, 23:51
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by jonnyoffcas79 » 12 Feb 2015, 23:22

Just a quick one guys!? Who supply's the best ones in your opinion? Cheers, stupor question I know but if you don't know.

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Last post by Plasticman
12 Feb 2015, 23:51
Rear Bumper bolts rusted/sheared off...

Last post by sternal « 11 Feb 2015, 21:28
Replies: 5
by sternal » 11 Feb 2015, 14:06

Afternoon...

I tried to remove my rear bumper at the weekend and one of the nuts broke off the other is so rusty it will need to be grinded off......

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Last post by sternal
11 Feb 2015, 21:28
Recommendations for T3 bodywork in Cheshire

Last post by restoman « 10 Feb 2015, 21:18
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by mattjarvis » 09 Feb 2015, 19:50

Evening All,

Looking for any recommendations for someone to look at some bodywork on my Westie in Cheshire or thereabouts. Nothing major I don't...

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Last post by restoman
10 Feb 2015, 21:18
Best quality body panels

Last post by Al Housman « 10 Feb 2015, 14:09
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by Al Housman » 09 Feb 2015, 18:16

Are there any thoughts on which make of body panels (eg rear arches) are the best quality?

Cheers

Al

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Last post by Al Housman
10 Feb 2015, 14:09
Where is this water coming from

Last post by sternal « 10 Feb 2015, 11:25
Replies: 35
by sternal » 29 Aug 2014, 17:53
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A few months back I found a hole by the sliding door(lower panel) hole was fixed and water removed, at the time the insulation was soaking wet...
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Last post by sternal
10 Feb 2015, 11:25
body panels

Last post by T25Kenward « 09 Feb 2015, 19:56
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by pauljvw » 07 Feb 2015, 14:31

Hi, can anyone vouch for the body panels from Custom and Commercial?

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Last post by T25Kenward
09 Feb 2015, 19:56
number plate light STAINLESS screws

Last post by CovKid « 08 Feb 2015, 09:13
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by wozza825y » 28 Jan 2015, 22:45

does anybody do stainless screws for the number plate lights, tired of my rusty ones, cheers warren.

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Last post by CovKid
08 Feb 2015, 09:13
Devon/Rusty Lee bed

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 07 Feb 2015, 21:32
Replies: 4
by wolfbus.uk » 19 Jan 2015, 19:45

Hi does anyone have a Rusty Lee or Devon r&r bed in their T25. I am looking for the measurement of how far the seat base protrudes beyond side...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
07 Feb 2015, 21:32
Easy bushes....ooer missus

Last post by CovKid « 07 Feb 2015, 21:08
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by Sir Brixalot » 07 Feb 2015, 18:56

Had a creaking coming front NS front for a while. The shock was an advisory on a previous mot but not the last one. While I've got the wheel off can...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Feb 2015, 21:08
Seat Swivels

Last post by trentjim « 07 Feb 2015, 18:37
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by trentjim » 05 Feb 2015, 17:21

OK... its "pooh" or get off the pan time for me, i've been prevaricating over this for waaaay too long now, progress on tarting the bus up is stalled...

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Last post by trentjim
07 Feb 2015, 18:37
t25 westfalia LHD lower kitchen panel

Last post by pauljvw « 06 Feb 2015, 21:53
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by pauljvw » 06 Feb 2015, 20:00

Can anyone advise me of the best or good quality source of a replacement panel? Thanks, Paul

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Last post by pauljvw
06 Feb 2015, 21:53
Hightop mould on E-bay

Last post by Dazco « 06 Feb 2015, 19:22
Replies: 7
by BOXY » 01 Feb 2015, 14:20

I spotted this on e-bay. It looks like the same roof shape as the one on my van. If I was closer I might be tempted to buy it and start up a little...

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Last post by Dazco
06 Feb 2015, 19:22
what seats are these?

Last post by plan38 « 06 Feb 2015, 14:31
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by plan38 » 06 Feb 2015, 12:28

Hello all,

just was wondering if anyone knew what seats these are? The back fully reclines with a lift and pull action on the seat back. The base is...

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Last post by plan38
06 Feb 2015, 14:31
Gunzl bodywork panels

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Feb 2015, 22:55
Replies: 9
by Roydini » 04 Feb 2015, 18:48

Evening all :)

Anyone had experience/opinions with Gunzl panels? Are they any good?

Cheers!

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Feb 2015, 22:55
It came off in his hand...Sliding door handle problem

Last post by paperhouselad « 04 Feb 2015, 15:49
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by ja9allen » 29 Jan 2015, 23:34

P1030625 (2).JPG Hi, we have a Feb 1984 van RHD. The sliding door handle has always been a bit stiff to open from the outside but it got worse and...

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Last post by paperhouselad
04 Feb 2015, 15:49
Wheel arch covers

Last post by Budgie7 « 01 Feb 2015, 21:22
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by Budgie7 » 31 Jan 2015, 21:12

Has anyone tried the chrome wheel arch trims / covers that are on eBay.
Or even the black ones, they are about £50 .

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Last post by Budgie7
01 Feb 2015, 21:22
Let the work begin...

Last post by Peter-T « 01 Feb 2015, 09:44
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by Peter-T » 16 Feb 2012, 14:34
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So i've been this morning to see Creative Coachworks in Wem, Shropshire. I've discussed with them all my ideas, my plans etc, they think it's all...
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Last post by Peter-T
01 Feb 2015, 09:44
First one, not a clue.

Last post by psenorum « 31 Jan 2015, 18:38
Replies: 19
by Binks » 14 Jan 2015, 01:20
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I have just picked up my first VW camper.
It's an '89 T25 tintop.
Currently has nothing other than a rock and roll bed in.
Have seen so many things...
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Last post by psenorum
31 Jan 2015, 18:38
Big bumper fitting

Last post by what2do « 31 Jan 2015, 16:57
Replies: 9
by what2do » 29 Jan 2015, 09:42

Hi all, I'm hoping to buy a genuine big bumper very soon and the seller has said that a 'sandwich' cum spacer is required where the n/s and o/s...

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Last post by what2do
31 Jan 2015, 16:57
Rusty bumper screws - advice needed please

Last post by Jim San « 31 Jan 2015, 13:05
Replies: 3
by Devon Pete » 30 Jan 2015, 19:55

Hi, there's a bit of rust washing out from the 'allen key' headed screws on the big bumpers front and back. It looks like it's probably the thread....

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Last post by Jim San
31 Jan 2015, 13:05
T3 fixer upper

Last post by flying haggis « 30 Jan 2015, 23:49
Replies: 2
by flying haggis » 28 Jan 2015, 23:52

Hello all, I've been skulking around on here for a while now and had a bus for a while so I think its about time i started a thread.
I purchased my...

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Last post by flying haggis
30 Jan 2015, 23:49
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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