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Front wheel arches

Last post by carthago ian « 08 Apr 2020, 17:08
Replies: 7
by carthago ian » 02 Apr 2020, 09:21

I'm giving my camper loads of attention , like most of us time rich for once.. Both front wheel arches are rusty in places, I have cleaned them out...

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Last post by carthago ian
08 Apr 2020, 17:08
Roller door guide rusted

Last post by neil1967 « 05 Apr 2020, 13:28
Replies: 3
by neil1967 » 04 Apr 2020, 18:49

Hello

I noticed rust trails weeping down centre panel,
I took roller cover guide off and noticed rust
hole between cover u guide where rubber sits...

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Last post by neil1967
05 Apr 2020, 13:28
Hightop seal

Last post by VeraPedroMariaWang « 04 Apr 2020, 10:11
Replies: 2
by VeraPedroMariaWang » 03 Apr 2020, 12:40

Hi,
I’m having trouble finding this seal it goes at the back of the hightop above the tailgate I’ve tried seals direct and had no joy. It’s an...

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Last post by VeraPedroMariaWang
04 Apr 2020, 10:11
Pick up load bed repair panel?

Last post by multisi « 03 Apr 2020, 11:43
Replies: 1
by Mrs8925 » 02 Apr 2020, 09:49

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm whether the pick up load bed repair panel ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) is the same profile as the...

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Last post by multisi
03 Apr 2020, 11:43
autosleeper hi top window seal

Last post by Fugeh « 01 Apr 2020, 18:18
Replies: 5
by islandboy » 03 Mar 2020, 11:32

I need to replace the window seals on the sliding windows on my 1987 autosleeper hi top, Any recommendations on where I can obtain some. Rough sketch...

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Last post by Fugeh
01 Apr 2020, 18:18
Best Wax or paint sealant

Last post by JackE « 28 Mar 2020, 12:57

by JackE » 28 Mar 2020, 12:57

Hi All

I am thinking about waxing/sealing my camper. The main reason would be to protect the paint I am not looking for a show quality finish and...

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Last post by JackE
28 Mar 2020, 12:57
Welder recommendations

Last post by Ant-t « 26 Mar 2020, 19:14
Replies: 8
by jas915 » 23 Mar 2020, 21:11

Hi looking to buy a welder any recommendations of a good budget one to buy.
Thanks

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

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Last post by Ant-t
26 Mar 2020, 19:14
Power lock actuator removal

Last post by T3luestar « 24 Mar 2020, 21:32
Replies: 4
by sonnyhowell » 24 Mar 2020, 17:30

Anyone know how to get access to this screw? Need to remove to repair lock pull mech....am I missing something? Can’t get access to remove last screw...

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Last post by T3luestar
24 Mar 2020, 21:32
Sliding door

Last post by dogbreath100 « 23 Mar 2020, 15:07
Replies: 2
by dogbreath100 » 23 Mar 2020, 11:41

Out of work for the foreseeable future due to Covid 19 and have time on my hands .
Need to replace the outer sill on the sliding door side . I have...

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Last post by dogbreath100
23 Mar 2020, 15:07
Should I be worried

Last post by RogerT « 18 Mar 2020, 23:55
Replies: 5
by Davegrohl99 » 18 Mar 2020, 16:29

Put new tyres on her over the weekend sprayed up the wheels and when I had it up on the lift I gave her a look around. Found a hole in the rear...

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Last post by RogerT
18 Mar 2020, 23:55
Stainless steel Hubcaps?

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Mar 2020, 10:46
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 23 Feb 2020, 17:19

Lost one of mine, can't find them anywhere, bought from Sunflower campers before but they are currently out of stock.

Somebody must sell them in...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Mar 2020, 10:46
fan heater control knob - better version or bigger

Last post by Jim San « 16 Mar 2020, 21:01
Replies: 1
by nesty » 16 Mar 2020, 20:10

I know a minor query in the light of what's going on.
Though anyone know if a different fan heater control knob can be fitted to a T25.
I replaced...

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Last post by Jim San
16 Mar 2020, 21:01
Plans for interior trim panels

Last post by vialde « 14 Mar 2020, 15:49

by vialde » 14 Mar 2020, 15:49

Does anyone have plans or dimensions for the interior trim panels for a panel van? I'm redoing the interior on a Shelby canversion and all panels are...

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Last post by vialde
14 Mar 2020, 15:49
Front Jacking Point

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Mar 2020, 21:41
Replies: 18
by 100leelee » 08 May 2017, 04:30
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Hi
As usual (at the moment), one job leads to several..
What was a front wheel arch repair now turns into jacking point/outer sill / inner sill etc...
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Last post by Plasticman
13 Mar 2020, 21:41
Covering door cards

Last post by Itsblue « 12 Mar 2020, 08:48
Replies: 11
by Itsblue » 28 Jan 2020, 18:15

Have been coving some new door cards, one of the ply sets available on eBay which are well cut with original hole positions for concealed clips
I...

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Last post by Itsblue
12 Mar 2020, 08:48
Tin top factory sun roof seal replacement help.

Last post by rundlej « 11 Mar 2020, 11:39
Replies: 5
by chewbacca » 06 Jul 2017, 23:47

Hi guys.
My bus has a leaking sunroof, the big one in the middle of the bus.
I can replacement seals, but the existing one appears to be bonded....

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Last post by rundlej
11 Mar 2020, 11:39
Body work recommended near york

Last post by jacko1967 « 09 Mar 2020, 14:15

by jacko1967 » 09 Mar 2020, 14:15

Hi all today I noticed a bad case of rust around my seat belt mounts and inner wing area a bit too much for me to try and sort out .so can anyone...

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Last post by jacko1967
09 Mar 2020, 14:15
Fitting Mud Flaps

Last post by workinprogress « 08 Mar 2020, 21:31
Replies: 2
by workinprogress » 03 Feb 2020, 11:11

Hi
We've just bought a set of mudflaps from Brickwerks. However, they don't come with any instructions.
We think we've worked out how they fit, but...

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Last post by workinprogress
08 Mar 2020, 21:31
Side door centre hinge RHD

Last post by Elsaetka « 08 Mar 2020, 21:30
Replies: 3
by Elsaetka » 08 Mar 2020, 20:02

Hi Would appreciate advice as despite a lot of searching I can't find an answer to this.

I bought a side door centre hinge bearing kit for my 1990...

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Last post by Elsaetka
08 Mar 2020, 21:30
Broken Handle

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Mar 2020, 00:14
Replies: 16
by rollercoaster » 28 Jan 2020, 14:28
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Sliding doorhandle broke off in my hand this morning
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Last post by Stesaw
07 Mar 2020, 00:14
Rear plastic window for Joker Tailgate

Last post by diabolov « 04 Mar 2020, 18:15
Replies: 1
by syncro4us » 04 Mar 2020, 16:09

We have just got hold of one of the rear plastic double skinned windows that were used on the Joker versions of the T25. Ours is a 1986 T25 Syncro...

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Last post by diabolov
04 Mar 2020, 18:15
Water in doka

Last post by Syncrobaz « 04 Mar 2020, 12:29
Replies: 13
by Syncrobaz » 29 Feb 2020, 12:32

My doka has been standing outside for some time awaiting parts, I opened the rear passenger door and noticed water on the floor, lifted the rubber...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
04 Mar 2020, 12:29
T25 front double seat - problems

Last post by Kitty4bs « 04 Mar 2020, 09:47

by Kitty4bs » 04 Mar 2020, 09:47

Hello. Firstly, please let me apologise if I've posted this in the wrong section. I am new on here.

Can anyone give me some advice on a passenger...

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Last post by Kitty4bs
04 Mar 2020, 09:47
How low Can you go... Sliding door advice

Last post by 100leelee « 03 Mar 2020, 23:20
Replies: 5
by crazyhorse » 03 Mar 2020, 20:33

Hi all,

These may all be related but here goes... three problems

1. it keeps popping open when driving.. sometimes not for a few days.I have tried...

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Last post by 100leelee
03 Mar 2020, 23:20
Peugeot 206 Door Rubber Window Seal

Last post by Jim San « 03 Mar 2020, 19:29
Replies: 3
by hubcap61 » 08 Feb 2020, 12:03

Spotted on Youtube the other day.
Someone fitting Peugeot 206 door rubbers to a VW T25 cab door... Interesting.
Picked one up on Ebay off a 2 door....

3 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
03 Mar 2020, 19:29
Can anyone recommend a body/paint shop

Last post by Flakey « 03 Mar 2020, 08:58
Replies: 9
by Karen&co » 27 Feb 2020, 19:48

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a garage to replace a couple of panels and then do a respray for me in the North West area? Thanks in advance

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Last post by Flakey
03 Mar 2020, 08:58
Lets see your doors

Last post by Just_Kitt « 02 Mar 2020, 22:40
Replies: 2
by Just_Kitt » 02 Mar 2020, 19:06

Fitting new door cards (you may have seen my other posts!) and wondering where I should place my 4'' pioneer speakers (they are annoyingly hidden...

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Last post by Just_Kitt
02 Mar 2020, 22:40
Door card restoration

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Mar 2020, 19:35
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 07 Feb 2020, 19:25

Now here

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Mar 2020, 19:35
New sliding door handle rubbing paint

Last post by mariner « 02 Mar 2020, 09:35
Replies: 2
by mariner » 01 Mar 2020, 14:44

Hi guys. My sliding door handle snapped so bought a new one and have found the end of it is rubbing the paintwork. Now have a nice curved shape of...

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Last post by mariner
02 Mar 2020, 09:35
Where do buy your windows from?

Last post by DM164 « 01 Mar 2020, 17:32
Replies: 20
by DM164 » 31 Jan 2020, 10:39
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Some little sod smashed my nearside rear window last night so I'm searching for a new one.

Any ideas where I can get one for an early ('85) van...
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Last post by DM164
01 Mar 2020, 17:32
ReadyMade Floors?

Last post by rollercoaster « 15 Feb 2020, 09:41

by rollercoaster » 15 Feb 2020, 09:41

As there seems to be useful and economic suppliers of door cards,
I was wondering if there are suppliers of floors.

I have gutted out my Danbury and...

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Last post by rollercoaster
15 Feb 2020, 09:41
Raptor bed liner as a paint

Last post by fadeawayfast « 14 Feb 2020, 14:51
Replies: 7
by jaber » 12 Jan 2020, 20:35

Hi, a mate of mine has just painted his Fortrack with a tintable Raptor bed liner system an it’s well smart and very easy to do, anyone used it?...

7 Replies

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Last post by fadeawayfast
14 Feb 2020, 14:51
Engine lid insulation

Last post by scotttie « 14 Feb 2020, 11:46
Replies: 17
by captain Byrne » 06 May 2015, 16:48
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Just bought a sheet of quality insulation for the engine lid. Fire proof and great sound proofing. Doddle to fit.

onclick=...
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Last post by scotttie
14 Feb 2020, 11:46
Chassis black paint for Towbar refinishing etc

Last post by slowcoach « 13 Feb 2020, 07:41
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 30 Jan 2020, 16:13

Any recommended brands? Rattle can over brushing paint preferred.

Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

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Last post by slowcoach
13 Feb 2020, 07:41
Restoring tailgate badges

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Feb 2020, 12:59
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 11 Feb 2020, 09:59

Is it even worth trying to put the silver finish back on a badge?
Or do I resign myself to flatting it off on some fine emery paper?

Sent from my...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Feb 2020, 12:59
Key Options

Last post by Ecopod « 10 Feb 2020, 14:00

by Ecopod » 10 Feb 2020, 14:00

Hope everyone is enjoying the seasonal weather.

I've managed to confuse myself (not difficult) with options for key(s) / locks. Went to collect...

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Last post by Ecopod
10 Feb 2020, 14:00
Best replacement body panels

Last post by jiffies « 08 Feb 2020, 20:43

by jiffies » 08 Feb 2020, 20:43

Hi All
Bottom half of the van needs a major tidy up. Seam rust everywhere & a few panels shot to pieces.
Any recommendations for good quality repair...

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Last post by jiffies
08 Feb 2020, 20:43
Front door lower hinge...???

Last post by rcottam « 07 Feb 2020, 10:11
Replies: 3
by rcottam » 06 Feb 2020, 21:51

Hello all,

My drivers side front door is catching as it’s drops when it’s open. I held the door open and tried to look for play on the pins but the...

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Last post by rcottam
07 Feb 2020, 10:11
interior restoration

Last post by keith2874 « 06 Feb 2020, 20:50
Replies: 4
by keith2874 » 02 Feb 2020, 19:11

Hi there

Does anyone have any recommendations for a company to reupholster seats and replace carpets in an 84 vanagon? I'm looking for someone to...

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Last post by keith2874
06 Feb 2020, 20:50
Door cards - very pleased

Last post by Rich75 « 05 Feb 2020, 17:55
Replies: 12
by CovKid » 30 Jul 2014, 15:07

Door cards arrived today. Delighted with them. They even left out the ashtray holes for me. Accurately cut and everything lines up perfectly. I did...

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Last post by Rich75
05 Feb 2020, 17:55
Sliding door side rear arch repair

Last post by Just_Kitt « 03 Feb 2020, 15:14
Replies: 7
by thecyrusvirus » 29 Mar 2016, 12:58

Hi Peeps

Been a while since I have posted as I haven't touched the van for over a year thanks to my back surgery.

Went out today to poke some rusty...

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Last post by Just_Kitt
03 Feb 2020, 15:14
Sliding door full of water

Last post by Joe Wright « 01 Feb 2020, 09:31
Replies: 3
by Joe Wright » 31 Jan 2020, 18:15

Hello all. So upon shutting my sliding door I heard a lot of water moving about. I took the door panel off and it was dry inside the door but at the...

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Last post by Joe Wright
01 Feb 2020, 09:31
Questions on paint and engine bay detailing

Last post by rosco « 26 Jan 2020, 17:04

by rosco » 26 Jan 2020, 17:04

Hi all

I am intending to upgrade my engine to an AFN from a donor Passat. Since I am going to the effort I would like to fully clean and paint my...

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Last post by rosco
26 Jan 2020, 17:04
Removing a washer jet

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jan 2020, 19:52
Replies: 15
by itchyfeet » 25 Jan 2020, 10:24
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now here

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Last post by maxstu
25 Jan 2020, 19:52
Decent spray shop near West London

Last post by SamT « 25 Jan 2020, 15:00

by SamT » 25 Jan 2020, 15:00

Any recommendations on a decent spray shop near Brentford West London? My van is stripped primed and rubbed down just need decent two tone top coat?...

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Last post by SamT
25 Jan 2020, 15:00
Rear hatch and sliding door seals

Last post by steveo9007 « 24 Jan 2020, 15:48
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 15 Jan 2020, 23:12

Hi all,i need to replace both,any advice? Are they glued in place?
Ta.

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Last post by steveo9007
24 Jan 2020, 15:48
circlip for tailgate gas struts

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Jan 2020, 07:37
Replies: 3
by mariner » 22 Jan 2020, 20:26

Hi all. Anyone know what size the circlips are that secure the gas struts to the tailgate? One of mine snapped in half whilst changing the struts and...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Jan 2020, 07:37
DOKA locker box gas struts?

Last post by 937carrera « 22 Jan 2020, 21:06
Replies: 20
by rollercoaster » 18 May 2018, 12:36
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Or any other mechanism for holding them open,
or even better a way that they unlock and remove?
If anyone has done something clever and different,...
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Last post by 937carrera
22 Jan 2020, 21:06
End of rails on the swivel base

Last post by mariner « 19 Jan 2020, 13:44
Replies: 5
by mariner » 18 Jan 2020, 21:03

Have changed my seats today and in order to get the originals off the swivel base rails I had to prise up the two noggins on either side of each...

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Last post by mariner
19 Jan 2020, 13:44
Sliding door issues

Last post by Swebby « 15 Jan 2020, 07:45
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by mike9009 » 12 Jan 2020, 17:10

Hi

We have what I believe is an early sliding door. (1982 air cooled)

The sliding door struggles to open and I have to manually pull it at the rear...

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Last post by Swebby
15 Jan 2020, 07:45

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