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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
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
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
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 5
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
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
person to do welding needed

Last post by waltraud « 30 May 2020, 10:12
Replies: 3
by triplefin » 27 May 2020, 07:18

I have a 1987 T25 that needs some welding done, just infront of the back wheel arch by the suspension in order to get it through an MOT. Does anyone...

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Last post by waltraud
30 May 2020, 10:12
Undertray sound deadening

Last post by jrt « 29 May 2020, 18:13
Replies: 9
by Squidge » 28 May 2020, 19:16

Hi, I’ve taken out and cleaned up the undertray with the sound deadening insulation(chip foam). Just reading through some old threads and there was...

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Last post by jrt
29 May 2020, 18:13
tail gate hinge gaskets

Last post by Itsblue « 28 May 2020, 11:30

by Itsblue » 28 May 2020, 11:30

anyone know of a supplier of the ginge gaskets tailgate side not body side (as already have these)

they a sort of foam material . or does anyone...

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Last post by Itsblue
28 May 2020, 11:30
Inner sill bung holes

Last post by neil3965 « 26 May 2020, 14:39
Replies: 19
by neil3965 » 19 May 2020, 22:06
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Can anyone tell me if the large holes in the AH Schofield inner sill (not present in the original sill) are there for ventilation, or do I need to...
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Last post by neil3965
26 May 2020, 14:39
Sikaflex tips please

Last post by ash1293 « 24 May 2020, 19:24
Replies: 20
by rollercoaster » 01 May 2020, 13:18
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Its great stuff, but I am new to using it,
as many of you have been at it a while..
could anyone share the benefits of experience.

I have no idea...
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Last post by ash1293
24 May 2020, 19:24
Bodywork advise and work needed- Northwich

Last post by kimmypw « 21 May 2020, 08:17
Replies: 7
by kimmypw » 20 May 2020, 14:04

I seem to have knackered my vans bodywork recently using a local car wash, i have quite a lot of small rust spots appearing. No idea what i have done...

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Last post by kimmypw
21 May 2020, 08:17
Door don't fit proper.

Last post by sump « 18 May 2020, 21:01
Replies: 2
by sump » 18 May 2020, 20:40

Hi, Any one locally any good at hanging side loading doors?

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Last post by sump
18 May 2020, 21:01
Aerosol Paint Types

Last post by Ciaraneng « 16 May 2020, 23:00
Replies: 5
by Ciaraneng » 14 May 2020, 21:04

Hi guys. I have some filling and painting to do and was going to buy a few aerosols to keep me going. I sent a paint supplier a request for a quote...

5 Replies

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Last post by Ciaraneng
16 May 2020, 23:00
Devon Louvre window fly screens

Last post by diesel11 « 16 May 2020, 13:02
Replies: 1
by diesel11 » 13 May 2020, 19:50

Hi all, I know that there hens teeth, but I don't suppose anyone has any fly screens for sale or would be kind enough to send me sizes of the frames...

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Last post by diesel11
16 May 2020, 13:02
Repair Trailing arm possible?

Last post by maxstu « 12 May 2020, 00:22
Replies: 3
by dooglex » 11 May 2020, 14:12

So typical, both trailing arms have got quite a bit of rust on the outside bushing area.

I presume there are not supposed to be holes on the...

3 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
12 May 2020, 00:22
Brazing or soldering or weld

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 May 2020, 11:55
Replies: 4
by Da dan » 09 May 2020, 06:07

I’m just thinking as I will need to do some work soon and this got me thinking. If it’s not in a high stress zone ie little window repairs and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 May 2020, 11:55
Warped/bulging pop top

Last post by Da dan « 09 May 2020, 16:24
Replies: 12
by mariner » 05 May 2020, 20:09

Hi all. I've a super viking pop top and about 3/4 weeks ago I noticed that a section of the pop top has warped and in between the two hinges the side...

12 Replies

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Last post by Da dan
09 May 2020, 16:24
Insulation in van

Last post by what2do « 08 May 2020, 09:07
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 27 Apr 2020, 20:42

Hi all insulation in van on panels was going to put silent coat ,sound deadening and then some stick on closed cell foam is that ok??thanks
Simon

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Last post by what2do
08 May 2020, 09:07
Lead loading

Last post by Kevdotf « 08 May 2020, 07:57
Replies: 2
by Kevdotf » 07 May 2020, 18:16

Hi all can anyone tell me what brand of soldering paste to use I've got a considerable amount leading to do.

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Last post by Kevdotf
08 May 2020, 07:57
Bumper End Caps

Last post by TheDocmeister « 06 May 2020, 21:37
Replies: 11
by TheDocmeister » 25 Apr 2020, 09:55

I've just lost a bumper end cap on the motorway, so no hope of retrieving it unfortunately!
Question is, has anybody bought new ones recently and can...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
06 May 2020, 21:37
C pillar...

Last post by RogerT « 05 May 2020, 08:17
Replies: 9
by RogerT » 15 Apr 2020, 19:11

Anyone got a piccy of the forward face of the lower part of the C pillar. I’m missing some...

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by RogerT
05 May 2020, 08:17
Front arch

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 May 2020, 23:08
Replies: 1
by Gordo89 » 04 May 2020, 22:17

I have rusty bits :roll:

The front arches are in pretty good shape however after removing the underseal there is rust located between the arch and...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 May 2020, 23:08
Wax recommendations for Matt paint finish

Last post by Fugeh « 04 May 2020, 22:06
Replies: 2
by jiffies » 04 May 2020, 20:52

Got a freshly painted camper done in Matt paint. Looking for recommendations for a good quality Matt wax to protect
Cheers
Jiffies

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Last post by Fugeh
04 May 2020, 22:06
Brake pipe retaining clips on underside of floor

Last post by davidoft1 « 03 May 2020, 10:20
Replies: 3
by Lanciaman » 02 May 2020, 15:48

Does anyone know if the plastic retaining clips that hold the brake pipe running N-S on the underside of the floor (and above the fuel tank) are...

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Last post by davidoft1
03 May 2020, 10:20
Sliding door

Last post by Aluman « 03 May 2020, 08:13
Replies: 5
by Mawsy » 22 Apr 2020, 11:15

Hi all I put this on general chat
to find a solution, my sliding door on my 1998 caravell has dropped at the right hand side when closed, I can lift...

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Last post by Aluman
03 May 2020, 08:13
Sliding door bearings

Last post by Elsaetka « 02 May 2020, 17:44
Replies: 1
by Lanciaman » 26 Apr 2020, 18:50

Some may have seen my post on Facebook ('VW T25 Club' - I'm Jeff Lawlor on there) regarding the guide roller bearings on the sliding door mechanism,...

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Last post by Elsaetka
02 May 2020, 17:44
Boosting early heater

Last post by mike the van « 30 Apr 2020, 19:25
Replies: 3
by Asw » 29 Apr 2020, 19:15

Hi.
We have a air cooled camper with the very simple heater. The heat exchangers generate plenty of heat but the air flow is not great.
I am...

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Last post by mike the van
30 Apr 2020, 19:25
Driver door will not lock

Last post by maxstu « 30 Apr 2020, 19:13
Replies: 3
by M13esy » 19 Apr 2020, 19:44

Any one give me some advice, the drivers door will not lock it feels like it would snap the key if I tried to false it ,plus the button will not push...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Apr 2020, 19:13
High Top Glass Installation

Last post by maxstu « 30 Apr 2020, 17:18
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 25 Apr 2020, 17:41

Leaking high top window (non opening). Have new seal and beading. Any advice on re-installing glass technique welcomed please?
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
30 Apr 2020, 17:18
Sliding window seal fitment

Last post by rollercoaster « 28 Apr 2020, 16:11
Replies: 2
by jimtec » 09 Apr 2020, 19:00

Hi there I've been reading the forum for the last 10 years and always found the answer to my questions until now.. I can't work out how to retro fit...

2 Replies

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Last post by rollercoaster
28 Apr 2020, 16:11
Help re-fitting seat lever springs

Last post by morr « 27 Apr 2020, 09:28
Replies: 5
by morr » 25 Apr 2020, 18:08

Hi all,

I just had the passenger seats out of my SA van to repair a wire threatening to poke thru the leather on the seat base. I managed to sort...

5 Replies

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Last post by morr
27 Apr 2020, 09:28
Resealing fibreglass roof

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Apr 2020, 06:37
Replies: 20
by slowcoach » 09 Jan 2020, 18:53
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Hi all,
My fibreglass poptop leaks. I've come to the conclusion that it's actually become permeable, being of age, and sun battered (Australian van)....
20 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
27 Apr 2020, 06:37
Bodywork near Taunton

Last post by JeffRoo « 26 Apr 2020, 18:47
Replies: 1
by Herbs » 17 Apr 2020, 20:29

Hello all hope your safe and not crazy yet.
like most people with time on there hands at present. im tinkering and have solved lots of minor issues,...

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Last post by JeffRoo
26 Apr 2020, 18:47
Poptop hinges

Last post by Stesaw « 24 Apr 2020, 22:20

by Stesaw » 24 Apr 2020, 22:20

I've been meaning to ask folk that have poptop leisuredrive conversions and how your hinges are on your roof. Mine are riveted to the roof plus they...

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Last post by Stesaw
24 Apr 2020, 22:20
Rock and roll bed without hinges?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 24 Apr 2020, 20:30
Replies: 5
by RazorRiggott » 20 Apr 2020, 08:30

I'm currently refurbishing the interior of my T25 'project' and when dismantled I noted that the rock and roll seat doesn't have the metal hinges...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
24 Apr 2020, 20:30
Air deflector cards behind upper grille

Last post by slowcoach « 22 Apr 2020, 15:39
Replies: 26
by MattyGreg05 » 19 Apr 2020, 18:29
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Hi all. I’m trying to source replacements for the 2 air deflecting board/card things which are located behind the upper front grille either side of...
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Last post by slowcoach
22 Apr 2020, 15:39
Sliding door

Last post by Mawsy « 21 Apr 2020, 09:03

by Mawsy » 21 Apr 2020, 09:03

Hi all, as per title, the sliding door on my 1998 caravell drops at the right hand side when closed leaving an uneven gap I can close this gap by...

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Last post by Mawsy
21 Apr 2020, 09:03

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