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High top conversion and C beam	zak	14 Sep 2026, 15:24	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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T3 Lock repair kit

Last post by Aidan « 17 Feb 2021, 17:53
Replies: 9
by JustSharon » 27 Sep 2020, 10:54

Just rebuilt the glove box lock so it is fully operational on a key.

In readiness for the campers lock overhaul, looking at my stash of wafers etc, ...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Feb 2021, 17:53
Sliding door won’t open

Last post by Oufx81 « 15 Feb 2021, 18:52
Replies: 15
by Oufx81 » 12 Feb 2021, 16:58
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Hi,

First time user of the forum. Wondered if anyone can give some advice?

I own a 1981 T25 2.0 litre Aircooled. My sliding door has refused to...
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Last post by Oufx81
15 Feb 2021, 18:52
Radius rod Bush problem

Last post by Phil D « 15 Feb 2021, 13:12
Replies: 36
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 Phil D
15 Feb 2021, 13:12
Strange brackets on left side of 1983 van A521 FLD ?? any thoughts..

Last post by paul1432 « 15 Feb 2021, 09:28
Replies: 3
by paul1432 » 14 Feb 2021, 11:43

Hello, this is my first post- I am new to campers and T25s, at 59...

I imported this van -a 1983 Devon Moonraker Auto- from Scotland to Ireland ...

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Last post by paul1432
15 Feb 2021, 09:28
D pillar air vents and rubber grommets

Last post by randamonia « 13 Feb 2021, 11:02
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 14 Jan 2021, 18:43

I was reading an old thread on water ingress due to the D Pillar air vents and collecting in the bases. I refurbished the bases of mine last year...

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Last post by randamonia
13 Feb 2021, 11:02
Greasy appearance on interior of glass

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 Feb 2021, 13:28
Replies: 15
by TONYT25T25 » 24 Oct 2020, 20:17
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Not just particular to T25's windscreen but other vehicles, has anybody found a good product for removing the smears from the inside of the...
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Last post by davidoft1
07 Feb 2021, 13:28
Rusty Cab Floor

Last post by Paul Southworth « 07 Feb 2021, 12:57
Replies: 3
by NathanW » 21 Oct 2020, 16:17

Hi all,

I’ve got some rust on my cab floor I’m trying to sort out, I’m guessing it was caused by the leaking window seal which I’ve now replaced....

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Last post by Paul Southworth
07 Feb 2021, 12:57
Any high top roof bed in the front of the van?

Last post by maxstu « 05 Feb 2021, 00:07
Replies: 5
by QuickBrownFox » 04 Feb 2021, 22:45

Hello.

I'm going to slowly convert my holdsworth vision into a more traditional layout more suitable to my growing family.

One of the modifications...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Feb 2021, 00:07
Window rot panel van - solution?

Last post by nathan136 « 04 Feb 2021, 23:19
Replies: 6
by nathan136 » 20 Jan 2021, 21:28

My first post!

I’ve taken one windows out of my panel conversion and they are rotten in patches at the bottom. I can’t get it in to my chosen...

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Last post by nathan136
04 Feb 2021, 23:19
Rear facing removable seat

Last post by Autosleeper_rich « 26 Jan 2021, 14:00
Replies: 4
by Autosleeper_rich » 25 Jan 2021, 13:04

Hi all

what have people fitted regarding an extra removable rear facing seat?

Stuck atm as not sure which route to go down

Thanks

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Last post by Autosleeper_rich
26 Jan 2021, 14:00
Auto sleeper high top window replacement

Last post by Autosleeper_rich « 26 Jan 2021, 11:15

by Autosleeper_rich » 26 Jan 2021, 11:15

Hi all, has anybody replaced the old aluminium rattly glass windows in their high top with anything else?

Working through my snagging list!

Thanks...

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Last post by Autosleeper_rich
26 Jan 2021, 11:15
Bearmach land-rover wing mirrors

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 24 Jan 2021, 14:28
Replies: 9
by pauljvw » 18 Dec 2020, 11:07

1984 t3 westy pop
Hi, thinking of changing the original wing mirrors as there is now an adapter plate to fit to original fixing points. Can anyone...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Jan 2021, 14:28
Centre crossmember - purpose of large hole?

Last post by ZsZ « 14 Jan 2021, 07:50
Replies: 6
by BigBlueVan » 13 Jan 2021, 21:09

Hi all,

I'm currently making a new centre crossmember for my van, this is the panel under the floor which the fuel tank strap locate into and also...

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Last post by ZsZ
14 Jan 2021, 07:50
Various locks and keys question

Last post by what2do « 12 Jan 2021, 17:39
Replies: 24
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 what2do
12 Jan 2021, 17:39
Rust bubbles under paint

Last post by Splurt « 12 Jan 2021, 13:44
Replies: 12
by Goyen88 » 08 Jan 2021, 18:28

Hello,

I am new to the T25 world and have tried to do as much research as possible before purchasing. I’ve recently viewed a T25 Caravelle (1987)...

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Last post by Splurt
12 Jan 2021, 13:44
Gap at top of tailgate

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jan 2021, 16:16
Replies: 8
by meggles » 07 Mar 2017, 10:16

Just wondering if my memory is playing tricks, but I don't remember a roof to tailgate top gap this large on any of my previous vans. Is it normal?

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2021, 16:16
Big sunroof on my 1986 T25 Caravelle

Last post by josephcarey1 « 06 Jan 2021, 10:30
Replies: 6
by josephcarey1 » 04 Jan 2021, 11:54

Happy new year all!

Does anybody on here have any experience with the big sunroof in the middle of the vehicle at all? I had a search on here and...

6 Replies

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Last post by josephcarey1
06 Jan 2021, 10:30
Cab door repair sections

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Dec 2020, 17:30
Replies: 2
by mbcamper » 22 Dec 2020, 13:13

The front of my van is about to have some much needed attention with replacement front wings. Whilst I'm doing this, I also want to address the...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Dec 2020, 17:30
removing hi top

Last post by davidoft1 « 24 Dec 2020, 11:57
Replies: 21
by weimarbus » 01 Mar 2020, 10:00
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I need to remove my hi top which was fixed using 'sikaflex' 22 years ago, any suggestions on how to remove without scratching the paintwork? I seem...
21 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
24 Dec 2020, 11:57
Front Jacking points

Last post by T25Convert « 21 Dec 2020, 10:09

by T25Convert » 21 Dec 2020, 10:09

The MOT man was underwhelmed by my front jacking points and the fist inch or so of the lower part of the outriggers and gave me a big fat fail.

The...

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Last post by T25Convert
21 Dec 2020, 10:09
Rear Trailing Arm refurbishment

Last post by 10to4 « 20 Dec 2020, 21:27
Replies: 8
by 10to4 » 17 Dec 2020, 20:52

My OS Rear trailing arm is corroded near the end of the outer wishbone. The garage has said it could be welded.

Given the cost of new replacements,...

8 Replies

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Last post by 10to4
20 Dec 2020, 21:27
Dashboard screws

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 17 Dec 2020, 16:27
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 16 Dec 2020, 21:18

At some time I need to remove the dashboard if I want to repair the heater blower, two screws near the windscreen refuse to move even with a lot of...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
17 Dec 2020, 16:27
Sliding door advice... drooping

Last post by crazyhorse « 16 Dec 2020, 22:05
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 15 Dec 2020, 22:40

Hi guys,

I am really confused on how to adjust this sliding door. the front seems ok but it drops at the back. Its a bit of a mindfield

Any ideas...

8 Replies

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Last post by crazyhorse
16 Dec 2020, 22:05
door wind whistle

Last post by weimarbus « 13 Dec 2020, 11:12
Replies: 3
by NeilRN » 26 Nov 2020, 13:19

hello all. Ihave terrible wind whistle from my passenger door. I have added some foam to the top corner, and it has helped some. I'd like a little...

3 Replies

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Last post by weimarbus
13 Dec 2020, 11:12
More economical welding gas

Last post by Stesaw « 12 Dec 2020, 00:35
Replies: 9
by mbcamper » 08 Dec 2020, 19:27

Having done a partial restoration of my van 8 years ago it is going to need some additional panel work which didn't need attention at the time. The...

9 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
12 Dec 2020, 00:35
Cab Door Seal Replacement

Last post by maxstu « 10 Dec 2020, 22:46
Replies: 1
by DM164 » 10 Dec 2020, 19:36

I've just bought a couple of cab door seals from Schofields as mine are torn at the bottom letting rain in which sits on the already rusty cab...

1 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
10 Dec 2020, 22:46
TWINT ROUND HEADLIGHT FRONT GRILLE - WHAT BADGE? (FIRST POST)

Last post by Buckaroo « 08 Dec 2020, 21:48
Replies: 5
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...

5 Replies

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Last post by Buckaroo
08 Dec 2020, 21:48
Recommendations for garages full restoration.

Last post by dbz864 « 01 Dec 2020, 23:02
Replies: 3
by Mattb44 » 28 Nov 2020, 03:49

Hi All,

Here is our T25 high top named Bilbo.

We have owned it for a couple of years now and it is running really well however, it’s starting to...

3 Replies

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Last post by dbz864
01 Dec 2020, 23:02
Online design tool for respray

Last post by Jeff J « 27 Nov 2020, 06:43
Replies: 2
by mariner » 26 Nov 2020, 11:52

Have found this online and it's been hugely helpful in making a final decision on our respray. Haven't seen it mentioned on here so thought I'd...

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Last post by Jeff J
27 Nov 2020, 06:43
Baby car seat in the van

Last post by BambooBilly « 23 Nov 2020, 20:29
Replies: 6
by sarahandthebear » 10 Nov 2020, 20:04

Hi all
Sarah is pregnant and in 16 weeks there’s going to be a little explorer coming camping with us in the van. However we want to put the car...

6 Replies

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Last post by BambooBilly
23 Nov 2020, 20:29
Chips & scratches

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Nov 2020, 09:24
Replies: 3
by Jeff J » 19 Nov 2020, 05:26

Has anyone used this type of product & knows that it really works as well as they make out. I find it hard to understand or believe how they can do...

3 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Nov 2020, 09:24
Sliding Door Repairs

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Nov 2020, 14:57
Replies: 8
by Merrsh1 » 09 Nov 2020, 12:55

Afternoon

I've got the door off, got the panel (which I ordered 3 months ago from AH Schofield) and I think there is a problem. The image below has...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Nov 2020, 14:57
Rust in Time

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 16 Nov 2020, 16:18

by TONYT25T25 » 16 Nov 2020, 16:18

Always on the look out for rust, and spotted this area Just in Time. Noticed a bit of debris underneath the plastic covering near the off...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 Nov 2020, 16:18
What's this in the floor of my van?

Last post by jrt « 09 Nov 2020, 10:58
Replies: 2
by Spailpin Fanach » 09 Nov 2020, 09:37

If found what looks like an inspection hatch in the floor of my 1989 1.6TD Westy, pics attached. It's under the rnr bed. I unscrewed the cover and...

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Last post by jrt
09 Nov 2020, 10:58
Arresting the rust

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Nov 2020, 10:09
Replies: 1
by Spailpin Fanach » 09 Nov 2020, 09:50

I bought a 1989 Westy a few weeks ago and very happy with it. I use it regularly, especially weekends, and keep it in an underground garage. It was...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Nov 2020, 10:09
East Midlands under hightop welding?

Last post by keynsham1 « 08 Nov 2020, 16:52
Replies: 8
by Autosleeper_rich » 30 Oct 2020, 16:26

Hi all

I need some welding doing above my windscreen and under my hightop roof at the front......possibly other areas also

does anyone know of...

8 Replies

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Last post by keynsham1
08 Nov 2020, 16:52
Fitting / sealing roof vent

Last post by Daisy « 07 Nov 2020, 10:00
Replies: 3
by Daisy » 06 Nov 2020, 11:16

Hi help needed I have a leaky roof vent and am wondering whether something like Plumbers Mait would make a suitable non setting bedding compound when...

3 Replies

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Last post by Daisy
07 Nov 2020, 10:00
Replacement latch for sliding window

Last post by mariner « 04 Nov 2020, 12:07
Replies: 1
by mariner » 29 Oct 2020, 16:15

Looking to fit a more effective latch on my sliding window. The original broke and has been removed with a low grade replacement now in place. Anyone...

1 Replies

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Last post by mariner
04 Nov 2020, 12:07
Plasticman

Last post by 35i-VR6 « 02 Nov 2020, 09:47
Replies: 17
by what2do » 19 Oct 2020, 15:56
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Anybody know how to access Plasticman's detailed description and photos of front wheel arch replacement? The man himself doesn't appear to have...
17 Replies

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Last post by 35i-VR6
02 Nov 2020, 09:47
Removing inner sill

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Oct 2020, 18:36
Replies: 1
by bmakins » 30 Oct 2020, 17:14

Hello. I'm in the process of repairing the inner sill around the rear trailing arm mount. The mount itself is solid and firmly attached to the...

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Last post by davidoft1
30 Oct 2020, 18:36
Tailgate hinge gasket

Last post by Fugeh « 30 Oct 2020, 09:54
Replies: 4
by Fugeh » 29 Oct 2020, 09:34

Hello,

When removing my tailgate there was a 'gasket' between the hinge and body which disintegrated, are these available anywhere or can I get away...

4 Replies

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Last post by Fugeh
30 Oct 2020, 09:54
Water Ingress

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Oct 2020, 21:22
Replies: 3
by 100leelee » 27 Oct 2020, 20:37

Hi
Have an annoying water leak on the van.
The leak is visible around the drivers side courtesy light switch.
Removed the switch and the leak seems...

3 Replies

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Oct 2020, 21:22
Tailgate glass frustrations

Last post by zoona « 28 Oct 2020, 06:10
Replies: 10
by Rdav1s » 25 Oct 2020, 19:39

Hi all,

technically a Syncro specific question as the tailgate says “Syncro” :)

I have now tried, unsuccessfully 10 times to refit the glass in my...

10 Replies

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Last post by zoona
28 Oct 2020, 06:10
Inspection hatch detail

Last post by Dazco « 20 Oct 2020, 18:52
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 24 Sep 2020, 17:56

Should there be a little bit of stainless J or U section stuck to the panel about here, to stop the spring clip on the inspection hatch scraping the...

7 Replies

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Last post by Dazco
20 Oct 2020, 18:52
Has anyone had to replace the full side panel?

Last post by Goldfeesh « 20 Oct 2020, 10:37
Replies: 8
by Goldfeesh » 21 Aug 2020, 11:16

Afternoon everyone! I need to replace the side panel on my van. Its a panel van. I can get the bottom half but need the top half too which I cant...

8 Replies

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Last post by Goldfeesh
20 Oct 2020, 10:37
Seams

Last post by Gordo89 « 19 Oct 2020, 21:08
Replies: 1
by glennyboy2 » 18 Oct 2020, 21:08

What’s the best system when fitting new side panels with regard to the seams. I was thinking bare metal, etch primer , plug weld, inject seams with...

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Last post by Gordo89
19 Oct 2020, 21:08
Running the Rust Race

Last post by Robsey « 18 Oct 2020, 22:55
Replies: 3
by Spailpin Fanach » 18 Oct 2020, 10:09

I recently bought a 1989 Westy and noticing slight signs of rust around the seams. They're very faint and I can rub them off. The rest of the van is...

3 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
18 Oct 2020, 22:55
Fix bodywork south east

Last post by 300CE « 17 Oct 2020, 16:32
Replies: 2
by mosspot » 17 Oct 2020, 14:09

Hi, any recommendations for fixing panel dents, spray plus refit window seal and deal with a tiny bit of rust in south east? I'm based south east...

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Last post by 300CE
17 Oct 2020, 16:32
Rear wiper reservoir

Last post by Gingermagic « 11 Oct 2020, 17:59
Replies: 9
by Gingermagic » 11 Oct 2020, 11:24

Hi All,

Does the rear wiper screen wash have a separate reservoir, or does it use the same as the front (at the passenger feet area).

Thanks.
Damian

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Last post by Gingermagic
11 Oct 2020, 17:59
Fix seal around engine hatch

Last post by Gingermagic « 11 Oct 2020, 10:46
Replies: 7
by Gingermagic » 07 Sep 2020, 21:38

Hi Everyone,

Hopefully this question is in the right section of the forum. Please let me know if not.

You know the rubber trim that goes around the...

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Last post by Gingermagic
11 Oct 2020, 10:46

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