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Side window seal - which bit is on the outside?

Last post by aknapper « 24 Sep 2021, 08:23
Replies: 9
by aknapper » 21 Sep 2021, 10:34

Hi, I'm process of dealing with rust under the old window seal. I'm almost ready to re-install the window with a new seal (from Heritage).
My...

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Last post by aknapper
24 Sep 2021, 08:23
Foam Seat Bases

Last post by davidoft1 « 22 Sep 2021, 08:39
Replies: 12
by crazymilk » 21 Feb 2017, 12:25

Anybody know where I can get replacement foam seat bases for my T3 front seats?

Thanks

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Last post by davidoft1
22 Sep 2021, 08:39
What is this covering around the engine bay cover??

Last post by reessi « 21 Sep 2021, 13:34
Replies: 5
by reessi » 16 Sep 2021, 20:54

What is this covering around the engine bay cover??

See attached pic... Some has lifted at the side with surface rust but most looks ok... but I...

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Last post by reessi
21 Sep 2021, 13:34
Bodywork recommendation needed Lancashire

Last post by jrt « 18 Sep 2021, 08:19
Replies: 3
by SteweyLewey » 19 Aug 2021, 08:29

I have a 1990 Atlantic pop-top that was booked in some time ago for bodywork.
His welder has now let him down and he has pulled out of the job.
There...

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Last post by jrt
18 Sep 2021, 08:19
T25 Panel Van Window Conversion

Last post by Cdm181070 « 18 Sep 2021, 06:58
Replies: 5
by poofit » 02 Feb 2020, 02:13

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while on here whilst I find the right van! I've just picked up a VW T25 1984 panel van and have intentions of turning it...

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Last post by Cdm181070
18 Sep 2021, 06:58
Filler pieces behind Grille

Last post by kentishvanman « 17 Sep 2021, 21:22
Replies: 6
by keynsham1 » 17 Sep 2021, 13:57

I am currently refitting my van and just fitted a replacement radiator duct kit. It was a very poor fit and needed a lot of fiddling. When I took...

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Last post by kentishvanman
17 Sep 2021, 21:22
Windows - Rust Dribbles

Last post by ozman « 11 Sep 2021, 21:49
Replies: 10
by ozman » 08 Sep 2021, 22:21

Hi all,

Recently we refurbed the bus. We took all the windows out, ground away the pitted rust we all love and then filtered etc and put new seals...

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Last post by ozman
11 Sep 2021, 21:49
How to fit rear side window? Westfalia, with plastic vent box

Last post by keynsham1 « 09 Sep 2021, 06:53
Replies: 3
by sweetaswesty » 08 Sep 2021, 18:52

I seem to have a leak and I think I’m going to have to take out and refit the near side rear window.
Which seems to be an easy job if there’s just a...

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Last post by keynsham1
09 Sep 2021, 06:53
Underbody Rust Specialists Recommendation.

Last post by djhammy « 07 Sep 2021, 11:35

by djhammy » 07 Sep 2021, 11:35

Hi everyone. Although i knew my van needs some specialist welding and underbody repairs this has been confirmed after taking the van to South West...

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Last post by djhammy
07 Sep 2021, 11:35
Underbody rust, including beams

Last post by AngeloEvs « 07 Sep 2021, 08:27
Replies: 9
by Wilso » 12 Jan 2019, 07:27

Hi all,

I’ve just got back from 5 months away and intend to preserve my van against future rust problems. I’ve got some surface rust on the box...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
07 Sep 2021, 08:27
Welding Quality

Last post by RogerT « 06 Sep 2021, 21:45
Replies: 5
by keynsham1 » 06 Sep 2021, 11:31

I have read with some enthusiasm, loads of threads on various forums showing major restorations of cars and vans. But there is always one thing that...

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Last post by RogerT
06 Sep 2021, 21:45
Caravelle seat mechanism help

Last post by multisi « 05 Sep 2021, 17:06
Replies: 6
by Smiffo » 05 Sep 2021, 10:19

Having been in the midst of a restoration for a few years, I had settled on not having a full camping interior once finished.
Was leaning toward a...

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Last post by multisi
05 Sep 2021, 17:06
Rear springs

Last post by sharkybaby « 03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Replies: 12
by PeteandNikki » 01 Jun 2020, 06:35

I’m in the process of overhauling the rear suspension on my Foster & Day coachbuilt. I’ve stripped it down ready to fit new trailing arm polybushes...

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Last post by sharkybaby
03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Windscreen wipers

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 02 Sep 2021, 15:37

Drivers side wiper smudges the screen about 3/4 way up during sweep, ok above and below this point, no damage to blades which are 18 in length, not...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Hi Top to Pop Top conversion?

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2021, 19:57
Replies: 5
by AngeloEvs » 01 Sep 2021, 16:22

I would like to convert my Hi Top Autohomes to a Pop Top, preferably the three quarter length type if possible. Has anyone done this or know any...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2021, 19:57
Autohomes Kameo inside ceiling covering.

Last post by RICH1505 « 30 Aug 2021, 08:34

by RICH1505 » 30 Aug 2021, 08:34

The textured ceiling covering on my Kameo is cracked and splitting around the central vent, probably due to past water ingress. Has anyone replaced...

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Last post by RICH1505
30 Aug 2021, 08:34
Early Holdsworth pop top

Last post by Graham t « 29 Aug 2021, 18:01
Replies: 1
by mike the van » 17 Aug 2021, 17:16

At long last biting the bullet and going for a major refurb of the van, the pop top needs to come off for gutter repairs, any advice on where or how...

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Last post by Graham t
29 Aug 2021, 18:01
van mirrors

Last post by gutmeg « 21 Aug 2021, 21:20
Replies: 7
by gutmeg » 21 Aug 2021, 15:47

Hi all, hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to going out on the road again. General question, the standard mirrors do not keep in place...

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Last post by gutmeg
21 Aug 2021, 21:20
Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2021, 20:14
Replies: 8
by carbonspork » 16 Aug 2021, 20:52

Greetings folks,

I am an American expat, living in Iceland. Most of the parts I order tend to be from the UK or Germany, and while there is a ton...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2021, 20:14
Is this an outer sill?

Last post by Shinnster « 18 Aug 2021, 20:37
Replies: 2
by Shinnster » 18 Aug 2021, 19:37

Hi all, sorry if this a stupid one but I have some welding to get done on my van and probably need to source the parts myself.
what is this rusty...

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Last post by Shinnster
18 Aug 2021, 20:37
Lower steering column cover

Last post by R0B « 16 Aug 2021, 18:04
Replies: 1
by Teeaitch » 16 Aug 2021, 17:15

Not sure whether I'm posting this in the right category, but, can anybody give me any pointers as to where I might be able to find a lower steering...

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Last post by R0B
16 Aug 2021, 18:04
3 seats Infront of t25

Last post by Delilah's VW « 09 Aug 2021, 10:39
Replies: 22
by KeithTheCamper » 21 Sep 2020, 06:55
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Hive mind!

I'm looking to turn my 5 seater T25 into a 6 seater by adding a third seat in the front - bonus points if it becomes a bed too but...
22 Replies

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Last post by Delilah's VW
09 Aug 2021, 10:39
Drivers door profile change year

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 08 Aug 2021, 17:00
Replies: 1
by Woodenstuds » 08 Aug 2021, 14:27

Alreyt all, can anyone tell what year the door profile changed, I’ve got 1989 tin top van and the drivers side cab door doesn’t close up tight even...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
08 Aug 2021, 17:00
South African Paint Code & MCodes

Last post by RobinM « 05 Aug 2021, 13:47
Replies: 3
by RobinM » 31 Jul 2021, 21:13

Hi, hoping someone can shed some light on the paint code for our South African camper. It's a 1983 CI Caravans camper, and I need to repaint the...

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Last post by RobinM
05 Aug 2021, 13:47
Another ' What is this for?' Question!!

Last post by ZsZ « 02 Aug 2021, 15:01
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » 02 Aug 2021, 14:08

I am just fitting up new bumpers and end caps for my van and each end cap kit has a plastic distance piece in. As far as I can tell they are only...

3 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
02 Aug 2021, 15:01
Sliding door grab handle mod

Last post by Splurt « 01 Aug 2021, 19:35
Replies: 14
by slowcoach » 21 Aug 2020, 13:59

I got the idea from this thread ( ) to add an interior grab handle to close the sliding door from the inside, without having the slam the door.

with...

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Last post by Splurt
01 Aug 2021, 19:35
Anyone know what this is?

Last post by keynsham1 « 01 Aug 2021, 17:07
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » 01 Aug 2021, 16:23

I just got may van back from paint and whilst refitting the door licking mechanism on the passenger cab door found a small plastic fitting in the...

3 Replies

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Last post by keynsham1
01 Aug 2021, 17:07
Which new seats ?

Last post by keynsham1 « 31 Jul 2021, 16:59
Replies: 12
by SurfT25 » 19 Jun 2021, 06:01

Want to change original front seats for more modern, more comfortable set (wifes words) :oops:
Have been offered pair of BMW seats but turned them...

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Last post by keynsham1
31 Jul 2021, 16:59
Tailgate Blanking plug

Last post by Slaydog « 30 Jul 2021, 07:42
Replies: 2
by Slaydog » 29 Jul 2021, 20:10

Hi all- acquired a new tailgate but it has a hole for a rear wiper and I don’t think I have the wiring for one / not too bothered about it even if i...

2 Replies

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Last post by Slaydog
30 Jul 2021, 07:42
Respray

Last post by fresco3000 « 28 Jul 2021, 17:52
Replies: 2
by fresco3000 » 28 Jul 2021, 14:07

Some lovely person keyed my van a few times during lockdown.

With three large scratches along the entire drivers side I'm looking at a respray....

2 Replies

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Last post by fresco3000
28 Jul 2021, 17:52
Windscreen seal

Last post by multisi « 28 Jul 2021, 13:25
Replies: 29
by SurfT25 » 07 Jul 2021, 06:23
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Windscreen leaking badly now in this weather.

Need to remove, repair and reseal.

Brickwerks are out of stock. On Wiki it says emporium but cant...
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Last post by multisi
28 Jul 2021, 13:25
Seal identification

Last post by maxstu « 26 Jul 2021, 06:57
Replies: 1
by Slaydog » 25 Jul 2021, 23:23

Anyone know where I can get a replacement seal for the base of the pop top?

Thanks

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by maxstu
26 Jul 2021, 06:57
R&R Bed hinges

Last post by lukeskywalker945 « 17 Jul 2021, 08:09

by lukeskywalker945 » 17 Jul 2021, 08:09

Morning all!

I’m after some help with the r&r bed hinges.

I’ve purchased them 2nd hand and they look
Like the justkampers hinges. However, they...

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Last post by lukeskywalker945
17 Jul 2021, 08:09
Sound Deadening Advice

Last post by sweetaswesty « 16 Jul 2021, 20:14
Replies: 2
by keynsham1 » 15 Jul 2021, 13:04

Has anyone got experience of this sound deadening material?

Noico sound deadener Amazon.co.uk: Noico Solutions

Any other recommendations would...

2 Replies

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Last post by sweetaswesty
16 Jul 2021, 20:14
Screwing down new floor

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2021, 15:12
Replies: 6
by mariner » 13 Jul 2021, 10:35

About to do this and just after some quick advice/reassurance. Going to lay strips of sound deadening in the troughs that run across the van and then...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2021, 15:12
Headliner Part No 245-867-501

Last post by mariner « 13 Jul 2021, 10:26
Replies: 5
by keynsham1 » 06 Jul 2021, 10:43

Does anyone know of a sup[plier for a standard cab headlining, part number 245-867-501? Item 2 on the attached picture. It is for just the cab area...

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Last post by mariner
13 Jul 2021, 10:26
Play in passenger seat

Last post by Syncronorth « 11 Jul 2021, 06:30
Replies: 1
by gollfy » 07 Jun 2021, 14:40

HI All,

I have quite a bit of play in my passenger seat. Its on a swivel base.

Is this what I'm likely after?
251881320A/319 Swivel Seat Bushing...

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Last post by Syncronorth
11 Jul 2021, 06:30
Steering column gaitor/boot

Last post by mariner « 08 Jul 2021, 10:57
Replies: 9
by mariner » 03 Sep 2020, 15:46

Should there be one of these? I’ve got a lot of air coming into the footwell when travelling 40mph+ and it seems to be coming in at the point the...

9 Replies

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Last post by mariner
08 Jul 2021, 10:57
Rear Seat Belt

Last post by Swebby « 07 Jul 2021, 15:15
Replies: 1
by JonathanR » 07 Jul 2021, 14:20

Lots of posts on this and have read many.
My daughter wants to use the van at the end of this month and has a 5 month old baby so I need to fit 3...

1 Replies

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Last post by Swebby
07 Jul 2021, 15:15
Body Kits

Last post by lukeskywalker945 « 06 Jul 2021, 21:19
Replies: 4
by lukeskywalker945 » 06 Jul 2021, 09:15

I know this has been covered previously, but the posts seem to be really old now.

So, I am looking to build a list of body kits that are currently...

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Last post by lukeskywalker945
06 Jul 2021, 21:19
Front wheel arch

Last post by 300CE « 05 Jul 2021, 19:14
Replies: 1
by Vwjue73 » 03 Jul 2021, 19:13

Hi guys has anyone got any photos of the finishing the arch at the bottom where it starts at the b pillar to wards the arch any help appreciated.

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Last post by 300CE
05 Jul 2021, 19:14
Rock and roll bed and seatbelts

Last post by Born Too Late « 03 Jul 2021, 17:58
Replies: 5
by RichK213 » 15 Jun 2021, 09:53

Hello all, i am new to the T25 world, having just bought my first camper! have been out for one trip, and really enjoyed it (as did my 7yo and 5yo). ...

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Last post by Born Too Late
03 Jul 2021, 17:58
Compost Camper

Last post by UncleTravellingMatt « 02 Jul 2021, 20:00
Replies: 26
by bluebus1987 » 14 Jul 2014, 13:47
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Hello all.
I've not posted on here for quite some time (years) and had to re-register to get in. semi derelict house, three new children, dog etc etc...
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Last post by UncleTravellingMatt
02 Jul 2021, 20:00
Chassis welding behind rear spring turret

Last post by T25Convert « 02 Jul 2021, 18:19
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by crazydiamond » 28 Jun 2021, 10:04

Its always the same, doing one job (cv gaiters) and you find other nasties. In my case on my 1982 devon, the main chassis rail behind and between the...

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Last post by T25Convert
02 Jul 2021, 18:19
Painting Transporter badge?

Last post by keynsham1 « 02 Jul 2021, 14:05
Replies: 35
by itchyfeet » 24 May 2019, 11:06
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Anybody got any bright ideas how to do this?

tried and ink roller and it was better than pad printing or hand painting but still not great, took the...
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Last post by keynsham1
02 Jul 2021, 14:05
Heated Rear Window

Last post by Robsey « 01 Jul 2021, 22:06
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » 01 Jul 2021, 07:53

I am thinking of replacing my plain rear tailgate window with a heated one as they are not that expensive. Are the wires to the window just a spade...

3 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
01 Jul 2021, 22:06
Robsey's Rusty Wreck.

Last post by Robsey « 30 Jun 2021, 22:43
Replies: 65
by Robsey » 06 Apr 2015, 21:55
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I decided to rename my query thread, and start a body work in progress instead

I have finally gotten round to cutting out rotten metal with a view...
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Last post by Robsey
30 Jun 2021, 22:43
Sliding door lock mech - fixable?

Last post by Jim San « 30 Jun 2021, 19:37
Replies: 9
by Jim San » 25 Jun 2021, 14:36

Unlocking has for a while now been a bit hit and miss - mainly miss! Usually open psg door and reach in and unlock it that way.

Took mech out today...

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Last post by Jim San
30 Jun 2021, 19:37
Adjust cab door height

Last post by maxstu « 29 Jun 2021, 22:00
Replies: 12
by Richardspain » 24 Nov 2019, 17:42

The driver’s door doesn’t quite fit and the plastic cover to the vent above the wheel arch rubs on the paintwork when we close it. Is there any...

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Last post by maxstu
29 Jun 2021, 22:00
Tailgate badge pins

Last post by keynsham1 « 29 Jun 2021, 11:27
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by keynsham1 » 29 Jun 2021, 09:47

I recently removed the TRANSPORTER badge from my tailgate and thought I had broken off some fixing pins but it transpires that there are only three...

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Last post by keynsham1
29 Jun 2021, 11:27

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