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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....

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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.

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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
Replies: 3
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
Drivers door popping open when driving

Last post by jacko1967 « 14 Jan 2020, 13:11
Replies: 13
by Ciaraneng » 10 Jan 2020, 22:20

I'm having a problem with the door popping open at inopportune times when going over small bumps in the road. I'll eventually hit an oncoming vehicle...

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Last post by jacko1967
14 Jan 2020, 13:11
Caravelle rear seat fixings

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Jan 2020, 18:58
Replies: 13
by itchyfeet » 06 Jan 2020, 21:02

Can anybody comfirm please what points the seat is fixed and what the fixings are.

It looks like the holes arrowed to me for the seat back bracket...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Jan 2020, 18:58
Best Dash Board Paint

Last post by maxstu « 13 Jan 2020, 17:22
Replies: 1
by AnnieApple57 » 13 Jan 2020, 14:16

Before I put the dash board back in after replacing the heater blower I want to tidy it up and give it some fresh paint. But what is the best paint...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Jan 2020, 17:22
Headrests for Holdsworth T25 Seat

Last post by Brick332 « 02 Jan 2020, 17:38

by Brick332 » 02 Jan 2020, 17:38

Please can you help, we have a Holdsworth T25 Variety and want to put headrests on the front seats. The seats are Holdsworth’s own, not VW, and the...

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Last post by Brick332
02 Jan 2020, 17:38
The new “Bowler” hardtop

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 31 Dec 2019, 10:55
Replies: 9
by Wilber » 18 Jan 2019, 17:03

So I’ve been looking for a Vindic for years with no success so the time came to build my own.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
31 Dec 2019, 10:55
Advice on possible dodgy fitting of pop top!

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Dec 2019, 11:27
Replies: 4
by Campercrazy » 27 Dec 2019, 17:47

Hi,

I’ve recently picked up a t25 with a Devon pop top, I’ve now completed stripping out the inside and all panels so I can get a good solid base to...

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Last post by davidoft1
30 Dec 2019, 11:27
Vapour barrier

Last post by Beemsquar « 30 Dec 2019, 09:18
Replies: 4
by slowcoach » 24 Dec 2019, 10:12

Hi all,
Are there any recommended materials/kits for this (inside the doors), or is it just double sided tape and some builders plastic, as I seem to...

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Last post by Beemsquar
30 Dec 2019, 09:18
Rear light blenders.

Last post by escovedo « 27 Dec 2019, 08:17

by escovedo » 27 Dec 2019, 08:17

Has anyone fitted the aftermarket rear light blenders
that are available? there is a seller on Ebay selling
the after market type at reasonable cost...

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Last post by escovedo
27 Dec 2019, 08:17
Anyone got an amazing tip?

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Dec 2019, 23:17
Replies: 9
by Seababa » 23 Dec 2019, 18:30

Happy Crimbo all.

Like an massive eediot, I wiped the inside of my windscreen (car not van) to clear the condensation with my spare beret and the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Dec 2019, 23:17
Decent Coach Enamel (and where to buy it)

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 18 Dec 2019, 20:26
Replies: 7
by The Hairy Camper » 13 Dec 2019, 00:18

Hi everyone, I'm repainting my van over the winter and I am looking for the best place to buy some coach enamel.

I found a couple of places online,...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
18 Dec 2019, 20:26
Rusty cab doors solution?

Last post by Stesaw « 15 Dec 2019, 23:19
Replies: 8
by Stesaw » 11 Dec 2019, 23:34

Hey all,

As this is the first winter of ownership I've been going through a lot of jobs on our van I've got around to looking at getting to...

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Last post by Stesaw
15 Dec 2019, 23:19
Chassis?

Last post by jerrybus « 13 Dec 2019, 15:31
Replies: 2
by jerrybus » 12 Dec 2019, 20:00

Hi, looking at parts for a 1989 1.9 dg (spark plugs), the ad specified 'from mid L chassis onwards'. Does anyone know what this is referring to?...

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Last post by jerrybus
13 Dec 2019, 15:31
Body work and respray in Cheshire area

Last post by Karen&co « 12 Dec 2019, 06:49
Replies: 5
by Karen&co » 08 Dec 2019, 08:08

Hi there,

Can anyone recommend a good body workshop that also has the facility to do some repraying for me in the Cheshire area? There's some seam...

5 Replies

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Last post by Karen&co
12 Dec 2019, 06:49
Rust spot in hi top roof

Last post by RogerT « 10 Dec 2019, 16:35
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 29 Nov 2019, 12:06

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Hi folks i have a couple of what looks like rust spots above the windscreen on the hi top roof.

I'm guessing the metal...

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Last post by RogerT
10 Dec 2019, 16:35
VW Bodyshop/Garage in Portugal?

Last post by colouredFunk « 10 Dec 2019, 10:23
Replies: 6
by Roydini » 03 Oct 2012, 11:10

I have recently moved to Portugal with my 1983 Westy and am trying to scope out the local VW scene, and ideally find a good garage familiar with...

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Last post by colouredFunk
10 Dec 2019, 10:23
Stripes for my T25

Last post by Flakey « 10 Dec 2019, 09:33
Replies: 4
by Moreau-Smith » 23 Oct 2019, 14:07

Hi All

I have been waiting for the bodyshop to finish painting my van after 2years 10 months of them having it, its is now due back in the next...

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Last post by Flakey
10 Dec 2019, 09:33
Leaky van

Last post by gary1998 « 09 Dec 2019, 22:24
Replies: 5
by Richardspain » 05 Dec 2019, 21:45

Our van spent its first night outdoors in the rain last night and we woke to find small puddles in the driver and passenger footwells. There seemed...

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Last post by gary1998
09 Dec 2019, 22:24
tailgate

Last post by Whitevanman « 07 Dec 2019, 15:22
Replies: 1
by jerrybus » 07 Dec 2019, 10:55

Hi is it always preferable to remove the tailgate leaving the hinges attached? Likely to be a one man job and it looks easier to get at the hex...

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Last post by Whitevanman
07 Dec 2019, 15:22
Atlantic (factory?) sunroof leaking

Last post by Aidan « 05 Dec 2019, 11:16
Replies: 5
by nordberg » 17 Feb 2015, 12:46

Hi there,
Me again with another problem I'd like to rectify on my van. I am slowly working my way through the list of niggles on my van that I would...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Dec 2019, 11:16
Side panel replacement - any good guidance out there?

Last post by andyvw « 04 Dec 2019, 18:21
Replies: 1
by Hoopy_Frood » 27 Nov 2019, 12:10

I need to replace some panels, the worst of which is the drivers side centre panel from the waistline down. I got some quotes but was wondering if i...

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Last post by andyvw
04 Dec 2019, 18:21
Help identifying a leak

Last post by Mocki « 30 Nov 2019, 21:55
Replies: 11
by AnnieApple57 » 05 Oct 2019, 16:20

A newbie after your help and experience to assist with tracing a leak please.

I’ve found a damp carpet in the front footwell and after a bit of...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Nov 2019, 21:55

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