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TWINT ROUND HEADLIGHT FRONT GRILLE - WHAT BADGE? (FIRST POST)

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Aug 2020, 13:18
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by BambooYellowKamper » 19 Aug 2020, 09:21

Hi!

I am looking for a VW badge to fit the front grille of our T25. C Reg 1986, Autohomes Kamper conversion.

Struggling to find a badge which...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Aug 2020, 13:18
seat covers

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 20 Aug 2020, 16:35

by Wear Sunscreen » 20 Aug 2020, 16:35

Has anyone used car seat covers for self fitting from 'car seat covers direct' or similar companies. Also how difficult is it to fit these?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
20 Aug 2020, 16:35
(Not so sweet) Caroline

Last post by glennyboy2 « 20 Aug 2020, 11:05
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by glennyboy2 » 20 Aug 2020, 09:49

Morning all,
I have just bought an 86 Leisuredrive Hitop. Now running(sort of) a 1y Polo engine. This is my second brick, so I’m under no illusions...

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Last post by glennyboy2
20 Aug 2020, 11:05
Hello (first post) and sliding door lock advice...

Last post by Funkychops « 18 Aug 2020, 09:48
Replies: 7
by jjht25 » 19 Jul 2020, 09:30

Hi,

I'm Jon and new to the forums... My family and I have just bought a T25 which is a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 CU model. I'm having trouble getting the...

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Last post by Funkychops
18 Aug 2020, 09:48
Paint

Last post by Itsblue « 17 Aug 2020, 14:57
Replies: 4
by Itsblue » 17 Aug 2020, 13:54

After many months of welding and repairs finally got some paint on the go !!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Itsblue
17 Aug 2020, 14:57
Front End Replacement - Advice on cost needed (First Post)

Last post by Itsblue « 17 Aug 2020, 14:04
Replies: 3
by LS_T25 » 04 Aug 2020, 08:29

I have just acquired this 1980 T25 Bus from my father in law, who has bought a shiny resto instead,

The front end has been like this for about 10...

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Last post by Itsblue
17 Aug 2020, 14:04
Urgent - sliding door won't lock

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Aug 2020, 10:52
Replies: 10
by Funkychops » 16 Aug 2020, 17:30

I used to have an issue whereby you could only open the sliding door from the outside using the key. Gave everything a really good grease, and fixed...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Aug 2020, 10:52
Rear jacking point / swing arm mount replacement

Last post by sachashower « 16 Aug 2020, 16:37
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 19 Nov 2017, 15:05

Hello

So I am about to undertake a complete inner sill replacement and thought I could get away with cleaning up the rear jacking point. So here is...

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Last post by sachashower
16 Aug 2020, 16:37
Westfalia Skylight Seal

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 15 Aug 2020, 09:26

by MidLifeCrisis » 15 Aug 2020, 09:26

Morning,

With the recent epic rain I have water pouring (well very fast drip) in through the pop top skylight;
Looks like it is coming in between...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
15 Aug 2020, 09:26
Seat Belt Mounting Points

Last post by Nugget « 14 Aug 2020, 20:29
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by Nugget » 14 Aug 2020, 18:43

Hi there, can someone help me out and possibly post some pics of the location of the standard rear seat belt mounting points, previous vans I have...

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Last post by Nugget
14 Aug 2020, 20:29
window scrapers fit

Last post by mosspot « 13 Aug 2020, 12:02

by mosspot » 13 Aug 2020, 12:02

Hi
Removed and replaced window scraper on passenger window no problems - lift out / drop in - no clips.
On drivers side new one lifted out (no...

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Last post by mosspot
13 Aug 2020, 12:02
Sheldon Hightop Interior Refurb

Last post by rollercoaster « 11 Aug 2020, 18:23
Replies: 28
by rollercoaster » 24 Jan 2020, 16:34
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The reasons for this started with the carpet was disintegrating,
fine dust falling out of it, what you dont want to breath..
and then progressed to...
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Last post by rollercoaster
11 Aug 2020, 18:23
Seized bolt removal help please

Last post by Mrs8925 « 11 Aug 2020, 12:59
Replies: 18
by Mrs8925 » 09 Aug 2020, 20:54
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Hiya,

Tried removing the bolt that connects the wishbone to the suspension mount today but it's seized solid.

We've tried a breaker bar, lots of...
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Last post by Mrs8925
11 Aug 2020, 12:59
T3 wind deflectors

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Aug 2020, 06:50
Replies: 38
by Fozziebear » 11 Aug 2016, 14:33
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Hi people,

I am looking for some wind deflectors for my T3 California whats the best ones to get?
I see the Heko ones but have also seen some that...
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Last post by sarran1955
11 Aug 2020, 06:50
Sliding door. Not popping out.

Last post by matteo « 10 Aug 2020, 21:00
Replies: 3
by Richardspain » 31 Jul 2020, 11:01

The sliding door on our van has suddenly stopped coming outwards when you open it so we have to manually pull it outwards before sliding it back...

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Last post by matteo
10 Aug 2020, 21:00
Front Screen Rubber, removal, repair?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 Aug 2020, 20:20
Replies: 12
by AngeloEvs » 08 Aug 2020, 14:14

I need to remove the front screen to carry out a repair to the lower corner.

The rubber is one piece, I want to cut it to reduce the possibility of...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 Aug 2020, 20:20
window edge rust

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Aug 2020, 20:21
Replies: 6
by mckenzie798 » 30 Jul 2020, 12:49

Looking for some advice I have recently bought a T25 with solid body work and chassis but noticed some bubbling and water runs on the inside of the...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Aug 2020, 20:21
Landrover Discovery Brackets and Door Mirrors

Last post by mariner « 07 Aug 2020, 18:54
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by keynsham1 » 03 Aug 2020, 07:46

I see someone on eBay is selling brackets to allow fitment of Land Rover Discovery door mirrors to a T25. Does anyone have any experience of these?...

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Last post by mariner
07 Aug 2020, 18:54
Filler

Last post by Dazco « 06 Aug 2020, 22:21
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by kentishvanman » 06 Aug 2020, 20:59

Hi, Anyone got any idea of the shelf life, use by date, of Upol P38.
Had mine for ages and it seems ok but would hate to waste my time using it....

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Last post by Dazco
06 Aug 2020, 22:21
Caravelle window panel

Last post by Dazco « 06 Aug 2020, 17:32
Replies: 18
by dannylad » 31 Jul 2020, 11:16
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Hi there,

I'm Danny and i have recently took on a project fixing up an old Y reg T3 Caravelle.

I've been cracking on and gutted the inside taken...
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Last post by Dazco
06 Aug 2020, 17:32
Damaged pop-top roof - newbie looking for advice!

Last post by maxstu « 05 Aug 2020, 20:33
Replies: 15
by glennh237 » 02 Aug 2020, 14:43
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Hi all,

As the title suggests I'm completely new to the world of T25 ownership (and this forum) having bought Gloria, our sweet yellow '83 Viking...
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Last post by maxstu
05 Aug 2020, 20:33
Too much rust? (pic heavy)

Last post by dan_h19 « 04 Aug 2020, 20:51
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by dan_h19 » 20 Jul 2020, 13:02

Hi guys,

Fairly new to T25's, and very new to the forum, so hello! I've been looking at a T25 converted camper that belongs to one of my neighbours....

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Last post by dan_h19
04 Aug 2020, 20:51
Sliding door lock key question.

Last post by 156silver « 04 Aug 2020, 06:35
Replies: 15
by Robsey » 28 Jul 2020, 20:08
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Hi all,

I am looking at getting the keys sorted as part of my overall van restoration.
I want proper VW keys for originality rather than the single...
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Last post by 156silver
04 Aug 2020, 06:35
Fresh air flow.

Last post by luter82 « 03 Aug 2020, 13:24
Replies: 35
by bigbadbob76 » 13 Dec 2017, 21:14
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I'm tempted to add some fresh air vents in the back of my panel van camper conversion as we get a lot of condensation back there when sleeping....
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Last post by luter82
03 Aug 2020, 13:24
what paint

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 03 Aug 2020, 09:49

by Wear Sunscreen » 03 Aug 2020, 09:49

What is the best paint to use for small touch up areas, cellulose or acrylic?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
03 Aug 2020, 09:49
Inner Sliding Door Seal - higher spec vans

Last post by ajh51 « 02 Aug 2020, 21:39
Replies: 2
by ajh51 » 01 Aug 2020, 20:44

We're tidying up bits and pieces on our van and would like to trim the internal edge of the sliding door opening. I understand the caravelle has a...

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Last post by ajh51
02 Aug 2020, 21:39
Replacing Pop Top Hinges

Last post by flz2020 « 01 Aug 2020, 21:41
Replies: 6
by flz2020 » 26 Jul 2020, 22:57

I have a side elevating pop top and I need to replace one of the hinges . Is it possible to do this without removing the gas struts? I need to...

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Last post by flz2020
01 Aug 2020, 21:41
window installation procedure

Last post by Luftmensch « 31 Jul 2020, 23:00
Replies: 13
by Luftmensch » 24 Jul 2020, 00:25

Hello Everyone,
I recently purchased a second hand aftermarket sliding window (middle side) for a panel van conversion I’m doing and before I begin...

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Last post by Luftmensch
31 Jul 2020, 23:00
Sliding Door Alignment issue

Last post by Fury14 « 29 Jul 2020, 17:23
Replies: 5
by Fury14 » 29 Jul 2020, 12:50

Hi

I am new to the forum and to campers! I have been to view a few but the one that I interested in has an issue with the sliding door. The gap at...

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Last post by Fury14
29 Jul 2020, 17:23
Best Steering Wheel with Saab Seats

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Jul 2020, 05:11
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 28 Jul 2020, 16:24

So I have trial fitted my saab seat although I still have the middle vw runner to remove which will drop approx 10mm off the height. Noticed I will...

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Jul 2020, 05:11
Weld or fill?

Last post by 100leelee « 28 Jul 2020, 20:36
Replies: 22
by jjht25 » 27 Jul 2020, 17:48
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Hello 🙂

Found this under my cab mats...

There's daylight there 😬

There's a lot of water pooling too that I can't trace.

What's the best way...
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Last post by 100leelee
28 Jul 2020, 20:36
Insulation for the Tailgate

Last post by SeanMc1970b « 28 Jul 2020, 13:49
Replies: 3
by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:28

Hi Guys
Having removed the inside panel from the tailgate, can see that it screams for insulation before I replace it.

Any recommendations for cheap...

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Last post by SeanMc1970b
28 Jul 2020, 13:49
Saab 9-3 Electric Seat Wiring

Last post by mshaw1980 « 28 Jul 2020, 11:24
Replies: 10
by mshaw1980 » 27 Jul 2020, 05:13

Hello

Got myself these yesterday by blind chance. £90 but buying a pair cheaper on UK mainland and having them palleted over for £200 made these a...

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Last post by mshaw1980
28 Jul 2020, 11:24
Recommendations to fix rusty high roof westfalia

Last post by weimarbus « 28 Jul 2020, 09:01
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by zoona » 27 Jul 2020, 14:39

Ok, next question for the hive mind...

We are at a cross roads with our van (high roof westfalia). We have potential rusty roof issues:

There...

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Last post by weimarbus
28 Jul 2020, 09:01
Window latch replacement

Last post by Funkychops « 27 Jul 2020, 08:12
Replies: 4
by tickover » 11 Jul 2020, 21:39

Hi guys
Does anyone know where I can get one of these window latches? Or something that I can change it with..
I'm guessing it will latch into the...

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Last post by Funkychops
27 Jul 2020, 08:12
Grab handle for driver's side (right hand side)

Last post by Gingermagic « 26 Jul 2020, 22:12
Replies: 4
by Gingermagic » 26 Jul 2020, 18:57

Hi Everyone,

Just found this forum today. Hope you can help.

We've got a grab handle on the left hand side, but not on the right. I'd like to add...

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Last post by Gingermagic
26 Jul 2020, 22:12
B Post Pillar

Last post by Luftmensch « 25 Jul 2020, 22:38
Replies: 3
by TONYT25T25 » 25 Jul 2020, 18:32

Ref B Post pillar, does the round hole at the base of these need to have a grommet fitted, mine are quite solid but looking on internet replacement...

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Last post by Luftmensch
25 Jul 2020, 22:38
Mobile Welder Kent

Last post by Mrs8925 « 24 Jul 2020, 21:43
Replies: 2
by Mrs8925 » 18 Jul 2020, 15:04

Hiya,

Just wondering if anyone is able to recommend a mobile welder in Kent? Looking for someone to quote on helping us along with the bodywork....

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Last post by Mrs8925
24 Jul 2020, 21:43
Damaged double glazed pop-top window

Last post by Savara « 24 Jul 2020, 20:50
Replies: 2
by Savara » 24 Jul 2020, 20:06

Hi all. Slight disaster! Friend stood up when the lid was down and - wallop. Cracked the inner pane of a double glazed panel. He said it hurt and I'm...

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Last post by Savara
24 Jul 2020, 20:50
Rust sealer and filler choice's

Last post by BigAitch « 24 Jul 2020, 08:49
Replies: 9
by SurfT25 » 13 Jul 2020, 20:07

Advice needed on these articles.
Got bus last year so am a novice.
After reading the wiki and comments ( great help and advice on here) I bought...

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Last post by BigAitch
24 Jul 2020, 08:49
DEVON AEROSPACE ROOF

Last post by mintygreen « 24 Jul 2020, 08:43
Replies: 8
by wedgie kray » 04 Feb 2019, 16:19

Hi guys hope someone out there can help me, im looking to buy 4 new roof struts for my t25 devon with full aerospace roof this is the one that all...

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Last post by mintygreen
24 Jul 2020, 08:43
What lurks beneath

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Jul 2020, 18:51
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by TONYT25T25 » 20 Jul 2020, 20:32

Decided to clean underneath of sliding door track cover panel, took me a while to get it off as one of the self tapping screws refused to budge,...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Jul 2020, 18:51
Different Seats

Last post by mshaw1980 « 23 Jul 2020, 18:01

by mshaw1980 » 23 Jul 2020, 18:01

Hello

I know that lots of peeps have swapped for new seats so can you share pics for inspiration please? My original seats have been covered by my...

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Last post by mshaw1980
23 Jul 2020, 18:01
swivel seat id and help

Last post by redsnapper « 23 Jul 2020, 10:58
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by redsnapper » 15 Jul 2020, 21:59

Wonder if anyone can help, found this for sale locally and looking to put it on the passenger seat on a LHD (original seats).

Couple of questions if...

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Last post by redsnapper
23 Jul 2020, 10:58
T25 Seats - what’s the going rate?

Last post by 300CE « 22 Jul 2020, 20:51
Replies: 6
by mhowood » 22 Jul 2020, 09:21

I want to add these to the For Sale section but no idea what their value is.

I removed these from my ‘87 T25.
They come with original runners, and...

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Last post by 300CE
22 Jul 2020, 20:51
Saab Front Seats

Last post by hubcap61 « 22 Jul 2020, 19:47
Replies: 21
by 100leelee » 07 Jul 2020, 20:31
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Purchased a nice pair of manual front seats, Saab to fit my van.
Am 6’3 and not really of slim build..
If I test fit the seats there seems little gap...
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Last post by hubcap61
22 Jul 2020, 19:47
3 across the front?!?

Last post by davidoft1 « 22 Jul 2020, 14:13
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by Forden341 » 15 Jul 2020, 07:57
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Morning all,
I have a 1990 Karmann Gipsy with a lovely pair of beige captains seats up front, these are great but I am looking for a 3 seat option as...
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Last post by davidoft1
22 Jul 2020, 14:13
Windows: to slide or not to slide?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Jul 2020, 08:37
Replies: 8
by Emerald84 » 16 Jul 2020, 17:23

Dear all,

My 84 LHD Westy has old plastic double glazing in three of its windows, and one way or another they're taking on a bit of water when it...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Jul 2020, 08:37
Hi all which is a better under body seal before i refit my gearbox stone chip, body Shultz, or wax oil???

Last post by Swebby « 21 Jul 2020, 03:17
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by Kevdotf » 19 Jul 2020, 20:41

Hi guys I'm about to refit the gearbox in my van and I'm just wondering what to use to protect the under side of my 86 T25

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Last post by Swebby
21 Jul 2020, 03:17
Range Rover P38 seats - fitting to T25

Last post by mhowood « 20 Jul 2020, 21:30
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by mhowood » 08 Jul 2020, 13:16

I've just taken delivery of a pair of manua l Range Rover P38 front seats to fit to my T25 (see photo).
Current VW set up has a captain's chair...

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20 Jul 2020, 21:30

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