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Sliding door cl latch

Last post by axeman « 15 Jul 2020, 20:16

by axeman » 15 Jul 2020, 20:16

I am converting my panel van to a factory central locking set up. I have make a loom as per the factory colours and bought everything via brickwerks...

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Last post by axeman
15 Jul 2020, 20:16
Seat swivels

Last post by nick.k « 15 Jul 2020, 14:39

by nick.k » 15 Jul 2020, 14:39

Is it possible to adjust the clearance on a sportscraft seat swivel?

There is a big nut but unsure if loosening this will do the trick and still be...

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Last post by nick.k
15 Jul 2020, 14:39
Benefits of a front spoiler

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Jul 2020, 21:32
Replies: 26
by Bawbag » 21 Jun 2020, 21:20
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Hi. Looking to get a 3 piece spoiler from Brickwerks mainly because I think they look cool :) is there any benefit or are they purely cosmetic?...
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Last post by Stesaw
13 Jul 2020, 21:32
Sliding Door Track Cover Brackets

Last post by glasshopper « 13 Jul 2020, 10:43
Replies: 2
by glasshopper » 11 Jul 2020, 08:35

Hello.
I wonder if anyone can help - I have made my van bodywork a lockdown restoration project. I have a slight issue - the RHS brackets for my...

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Last post by glasshopper
13 Jul 2020, 10:43
Westfalia Luggage Rack

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Jul 2020, 17:20
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 07 Jul 2020, 12:05

Hello. Should the rack have drain holes in it? I have a space roof one and drilled drain holes in the corners to allow water to escape. The only...

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Last post by ZsZ
12 Jul 2020, 17:20
Paint rear bumper

Last post by escovedo « 12 Jul 2020, 14:46
Replies: 3
by tickover » 11 Jul 2020, 18:55

Hi
I'm just after a bit of advice. I'm in the process of spraying my rear bumper matt black (hope that's right?) and wondered if I need to put a...

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Last post by escovedo
12 Jul 2020, 14:46
RUSTPROOFING AND TOP COAT ADVICE

Last post by BigAitch « 10 Jul 2020, 14:51
Replies: 6
by BigAitch » 06 Jul 2020, 08:33

Apologies to moderators if this has been covered but my first search attempts didn't really show the details I need. If it has, please point me to...

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Last post by BigAitch
10 Jul 2020, 14:51
Child seats

Last post by slowcoach « 09 Jul 2020, 20:53
Replies: 21
by zog953 » 18 Jun 2016, 10:33
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Hello, we are new to the forum and new to the world of T25's, if all goes well, we take delivery of our first ever camper today!! Fingers crossed......
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Last post by slowcoach
09 Jul 2020, 20:53
Leaking Screen

Last post by 100leelee « 09 Jul 2020, 18:15
Replies: 7
by 100leelee » 07 Jul 2020, 20:17

I know this topic has been covered to death..!
My recently restored/ resprayed van has a leaky screen.
New good quality seal fitted, with proper...

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Last post by 100leelee
09 Jul 2020, 18:15
Sliding door - maintenance?

Last post by adrianbutter « 06 Jul 2020, 10:55
Replies: 3
by adrianbutter » 05 Jul 2020, 21:34

I've seen a few posts on FB recently about sliding door coming free, bearing and roller failures. I have mine removed right now for painting...

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Last post by adrianbutter
06 Jul 2020, 10:55
Westfalia high top rear hatch leak

Last post by zoona « 05 Jul 2020, 14:13
Replies: 8
by zoona » 30 Jun 2020, 21:04

I have a leak, and i can't work out where it is from.

Water is coming in at this seam: (apologies for the terrible picture)

When I look at the...

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Last post by zoona
05 Jul 2020, 14:13
Fitting Tow Bar

Last post by mariner « 05 Jul 2020, 13:35
Replies: 17
by crazymilk » 16 Feb 2017, 14:17
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Hi there
I am looking at fitting a tow bar for a caravan on my T25 however.....

Ideally I would like it detachable as I don't like the look of...
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Last post by mariner
05 Jul 2020, 13:35
Help needed.

Last post by RogerT « 04 Jul 2020, 12:09
Replies: 2
by GeeM » 03 Jul 2020, 20:28

Hi guys, I've recently purchased a Pearl, she is a 1989 T25. If anyone can help me out to find a place where I can do full restoration work on her...

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Last post by RogerT
04 Jul 2020, 12:09
(non) sliding door

Last post by matteo « 04 Jul 2020, 11:55
Replies: 3
by matteo » 27 Jun 2020, 08:29

I can't open my sliding door. I've spent a couple of evenings trying to figure it out, and I'm stuck (like the door)!

It's an early door and I think...

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Last post by matteo
04 Jul 2020, 11:55
Sliding door seals

Last post by davidoft1 « 03 Jul 2020, 16:16
Replies: 3
by SamT » 02 Jul 2020, 19:19

Hello all,
I’m restoring an 84 twin slider . The Vin states it was built as a camper , there is a full bulkhead, no back windows and no rear seat...

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Last post by davidoft1
03 Jul 2020, 16:16
Getting rid of rear side windows

Last post by Dazco « 03 Jul 2020, 14:46
Replies: 11
by Dazco » 30 Jun 2020, 13:27

I did a fair amount of bodywork on our camper a good few years ago. Unfortunately some of the rust has come back , especially around the rear side...

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Last post by Dazco
03 Jul 2020, 14:46
Where to draw the line.

Last post by Beemsquar « 03 Jul 2020, 07:01
Replies: 32
by Beemsquar » 26 Oct 2019, 07:35
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Hi there. I am in the process of painting a split paint job on my van, but would like some advice on the correct place to mask the split paint line...
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Last post by Beemsquar
03 Jul 2020, 07:01
Sliding door middle hinge seal

Last post by Aidan « 02 Jul 2020, 17:44
Replies: 1
by vialde » 01 Jul 2020, 13:57

Hello,

I'm doing some maintenance on my sliding door, the middle hinge was actually popping out because of a worn guide _and_30 some odd years of...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Jul 2020, 17:44
Front step

Last post by Cecil « 30 Jun 2020, 19:49
Replies: 5
by Cecil » 28 Jun 2020, 08:14

Is this a quality part ? and are the t25 ones the same quality?

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Last post by Cecil
30 Jun 2020, 19:49
Fitting Claytonrite Seals To Fibreglass Hightop.

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jun 2020, 09:44
Replies: 1
by maxstu » 29 Jun 2020, 22:37

Ive started a new post to save readers going through my original ramblings. However there is some pertinent info to read. So link to old post added...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Jun 2020, 09:44
sliding door runner badly fitted: Help

Last post by garry247 « 28 Jun 2020, 21:42
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 26 Jun 2020, 17:10

Hi,

The sliding door runner was badly fitted and they did not fit the safety catch, I found it and fitted it, the catch is too high as it gets...

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Last post by garry247
28 Jun 2020, 21:42
Kitchen Window - Seal from kitchen to window

Last post by royalengineerfish « 26 Jun 2020, 19:40
Replies: 5
by royalengineerfish » 26 Jun 2020, 14:09

Hi
I am undertaking the complete internal refit of my T25 and l am missing the seal between the kitchen window and the inside. Hard to explain. The...

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Last post by royalengineerfish
26 Jun 2020, 19:40
Claytonrite rubber seal for Leisuredrive hightop

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jun 2020, 17:50
Replies: 20
by maxstu » 05 Jun 2020, 21:07
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I erroneously thought I had some spare in the loft. Is this the correct stuff for fibreglass to glass in hightop?

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Last post by maxstu
25 Jun 2020, 17:50
Rustoleum not going off over sealant

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 25 Jun 2020, 05:48
Replies: 4
by ash1293 » 10 May 2020, 08:40

Prepped and painted van last year but never got chance to finish off the door shuts.

Where appropriate I opted to use pu40 polyurethane sealant as a...

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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
25 Jun 2020, 05:48
Sliding door buffer

Last post by slowcoach « 23 Jun 2020, 06:25
Replies: 14
by 100leelee » 15 Jun 2020, 06:18

Hi
Bought a rubber buffer for the sliding door, 1986 .
Can someone shed some light on where it goes?.
It fits on the middle rail somewhere. It’s...

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Last post by slowcoach
23 Jun 2020, 06:25
Window winder problems

Last post by R0B « 22 Jun 2020, 19:17
Replies: 4
by markbradley » 12 Jun 2020, 12:28

Hi guys!

The splines have worn on my drivers side window regulator (the bit that the winder joins onto). I replaced the whole mechanism and handle a...

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Last post by R0B
22 Jun 2020, 19:17
New card doors - Plywood, varnish and PVA

Last post by ash1293 « 22 Jun 2020, 13:15
Replies: 20
by Just_Kitt » 27 Feb 2020, 09:35
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Ok, so after a lot of research it seems that Plywood hardwood is the best material for them. My current ones have gone mouldy and I am thinking a lot...
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Last post by ash1293
22 Jun 2020, 13:15
Seat foam replacement

Last post by Mocki « 22 Jun 2020, 11:04
Replies: 2
by nesty » 03 May 2020, 19:22

I have a Holdsworth 3/4 width bed, the foam and upholstery is exactly the same in the photo, (only difference mine has rear seat belt pillars at the...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Jun 2020, 11:04
Some advice on sealing the fridge vents

Last post by patrickpawsey « 21 Jun 2020, 22:18
Replies: 18
by Ciaraneng » 04 Jun 2020, 11:45
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Hi all. I’m looking for some advice on what to do with the fridge vent openings on my camper. I had some rust marks coming from behind the vents so I...
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Last post by patrickpawsey
21 Jun 2020, 22:18
Quarter lights

Last post by dumbo « 21 Jun 2020, 17:49

by dumbo » 21 Jun 2020, 17:49

Hi all
roll pins in the opening arms has anyone replaced them if so where from and the correct size would be nice thanks :ok

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Last post by dumbo
21 Jun 2020, 17:49
Front Lower Panel on Watercooled van

Last post by mshaw1980 « 21 Jun 2020, 13:22
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 14 Jun 2020, 09:22

Hello

Last panel I need to replace on my van to complete my restoration. As my radiator has corroded through I thought I may as well do this as the...

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Last post by mshaw1980
21 Jun 2020, 13:22
Jambo, being tarted up abit

Last post by Dazco « 19 Jun 2020, 18:39
Replies: 226
by Dazco » 08 Jan 2012, 18:00
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Ive finaly started with the bodywork and patching up thye rusty bits on Jambo(1985 1.9 petrol Autosleeper).

1st off Andrea helped with getting the...
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Last post by Dazco
19 Jun 2020, 18:39
Tailgate Adjustment

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Jun 2020, 06:29
Replies: 1
by 100leelee » 18 Jun 2020, 21:16

Hi
The Tailgate on my van needs adjustment.
I know the hinges make the adjustment, but is there a set way to move them.
The passenger side is...

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Last post by ZsZ
19 Jun 2020, 06:29
Front seat side storage

Last post by rollercoaster « 18 Jun 2020, 19:11
Replies: 4
by petethefeet » 06 Apr 2019, 17:05

Having looked for a while for a small clip on pocket to go on the side of the front seats. The pocket would be used for phones and odds and ends.
I...

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Last post by rollercoaster
18 Jun 2020, 19:11
Water in cavity

Last post by SurfT25 « 18 Jun 2020, 16:17

by SurfT25 » 18 Jun 2020, 16:17

Hi and thanks in advance for your reply.
My bus is a caravelle hightop with cut back on end with struts and luggage bar. The top windows are fixed...

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Last post by SurfT25
18 Jun 2020, 16:17
Re painting Badges

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Jun 2020, 11:18
Replies: 6
by Davegrohl99 » 17 Jun 2020, 18:56

Anyone any helpful tips hints to rejuvenate my badges before camping season?

I see a previous owner had a go.

The easy and expensive way is to of...

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Jun 2020, 11:18
Engine Cover Refurb

Last post by 100leelee « 17 Jun 2020, 23:09

by 100leelee » 17 Jun 2020, 23:09

Hi
Two reasons to refurb the insulation..
1. It’s looks tatty
2. As I have an lpg conversion the clearance between the top of the air intake on the...

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Last post by 100leelee
17 Jun 2020, 23:09
Tailgate, early and late differences

Last post by davidoft1 « 16 Jun 2020, 19:43
Replies: 3
by rikpal » 16 Jun 2020, 19:21

Ok, a bit of a longshot. Does anybody know if anything changed on the tailgate when it got updated in 1985. I know about the lock hole size, was...

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Last post by davidoft1
16 Jun 2020, 19:43
Adjusting the sliding door

Last post by pleasestartnow « 16 Jun 2020, 07:31
Replies: 2
by pleasestartnow » 15 Jun 2020, 20:22

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I'm just doing odd jobs around the van and one job that has been annoying me for a while is the sliding door being...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
16 Jun 2020, 07:31
Radius rod Bush problem

Last post by slowcoach « 14 Jun 2020, 18:32
Replies: 35
by Davegrohl99 » 14 Apr 2020, 18:51
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Hi I have a 1981 Westfalia.

Have had a look under the van today to see what bushes I need. Had a look at the radius rod bush and I'm thinking it...
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Last post by slowcoach
14 Jun 2020, 18:32
Paint for suspension mounts etc

Last post by jas915 « 14 Jun 2020, 11:35
Replies: 4
by jas915 » 11 Jun 2020, 07:17

Hi what paint should I use on parts like wishbone mounts etc. Just thinking ahead to when I renew bushes. Will then clean up the mounting points and...

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Last post by jas915
14 Jun 2020, 11:35
Filling seams

Last post by SurfT25 « 13 Jun 2020, 06:07
Replies: 4
by rollercoaster » 10 Jun 2020, 14:16

Yes I know, its not as bad as you all might imagine,
I have had a bash at prevention, better than cure..
and as its a white van I could see some...

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Last post by SurfT25
13 Jun 2020, 06:07
Replacing the sliding door seal

Last post by pleasestartnow « 12 Jun 2020, 10:29
Replies: 2
by pleasestartnow » 12 Jun 2020, 10:03

Hi all,

Might be a silly question but do i have to remove the sliding door to install a new door seal?. I replaced it two years ago but i just cut...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
12 Jun 2020, 10:29
South African Rear Louvre Panel

Last post by 300CE « 09 Jun 2020, 22:31
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by 300CE » 08 Jun 2020, 16:51

Howdo All, i hope we're all safe and well and getting through this craziness without going to mad.

Bought this louvre rear panel from a chap on...

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Last post by 300CE
09 Jun 2020, 22:31
Stripping off

Last post by rollercoaster « 09 Jun 2020, 20:56
Replies: 12
by rollercoaster » 01 Jun 2020, 13:19

Trying to get the strips off the side of Danbury,
they are plastic stick ons and I am using heat gently.
But it leaves the glue which is really tough...

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Last post by rollercoaster
09 Jun 2020, 20:56
Devon Caravelle DEcals

Last post by Mocki « 07 Jun 2020, 09:33
Replies: 6
by jonnytoobad » 06 Jun 2020, 09:13

Any ideas where i can get hold of some Devon Caravelle roundels, circa 1982? im renovating my Coffee and Cream air cooled T25 and these would finish...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Jun 2020, 09:33
Land Rover Mirror Screws

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Jun 2020, 15:21
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 01 Jun 2020, 09:39

Hi all

Got some slight paint rash on my rear wheel arch after reverse parking using the atrocious t25 mirrors where you cant see anything so have...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Jun 2020, 15:21
Co Post jacking point fun

Last post by waltraud « 01 Jun 2020, 21:31
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by waltraud » 30 May 2020, 13:30

Went into open heart surgery above OS rear Jacking point. Thank to Platicman for tips. 3mm plate used. Only problem now is it looks like a purchased...

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Last post by waltraud
01 Jun 2020, 21:31
Rear springs

Last post by PeteandNikki « 01 Jun 2020, 20:28
Replies: 6
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 PeteandNikki
01 Jun 2020, 20:28
Under the front seats, drawers?

Last post by Mocki « 31 May 2020, 23:08
Replies: 3
by rollercoaster » 31 May 2020, 08:55

I see that drawers are available from CC,
but I am using the space for electrics,
charger, fusebox and battery protection.

Dont really want to cut...

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Last post by Mocki
31 May 2020, 23:08

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