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Tailgate seal - too short?

Last post by ash1293 « 27 Nov 2019, 19:07
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by ash1293 » 27 Nov 2019, 14:32

Went out to fit a new tailgate seal and it come up about 1.5 short.

Can't remember where I bought it as it was around 2yrs ago but would either be...

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Last post by ash1293
27 Nov 2019, 19:07
Floor panel

Last post by jerrybus « 24 Nov 2019, 21:22

by jerrybus » 24 Nov 2019, 21:22

Hi, does anyone know if there's a repair panel for the outer cargo floor section between the B and C posts? I've seen complete cargo floor, the...

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Last post by jerrybus
24 Nov 2019, 21:22
Body Shops South West.

Last post by Rosc0PColtrane « 18 Nov 2019, 16:28
Replies: 7
by Rosc0PColtrane » 09 Sep 2019, 19:54

Hi I'm in Yeovil, looking for a good body shop within reasonable distance. It's a fair bit of work, but not a full restoration. Did have a chap lined...

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Last post by Rosc0PColtrane
18 Nov 2019, 16:28
tailgate wont shut properly

Last post by dunxd « 18 Nov 2019, 12:23
Replies: 9
by tee3peeo » 27 Jan 2019, 20:46

Hi, I would be grateful for advice please. I can't get the tailgate to shut. When I close it the gate just bounces back and won't latch. Push it hard...

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Last post by dunxd
18 Nov 2019, 12:23
Whistling quarterlight

Last post by Mocki « 17 Nov 2019, 09:32
Replies: 6
by Richardspain » 08 Nov 2019, 18:22

When we drive on the motorway the passenger quarterlight makes a very annoying whistling sound. If the passenger pushes hard on the window in the...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Nov 2019, 09:32
Respray in South East

Last post by Bluebell1983 « 12 Nov 2019, 07:20
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by peteinnit » 10 May 2017, 07:50
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Hi all,
I'm in need of a respray and wondering if anyone has used any good bodyshops in SE London, or the South East.

Cheers,
Peter
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Last post by Bluebell1983
12 Nov 2019, 07:20
Window seals and trims

Last post by Bluebell1983 « 10 Nov 2019, 07:47
Replies: 13
by Wesley » 29 Aug 2018, 21:10

Hi all,

Hoping someone can clarify something for me please.

My van has gone in today for some rust repairs and a full re spray. I thought while all...

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Last post by Bluebell1983
10 Nov 2019, 07:47
Cheap door locks - key wafers

Last post by Bluebell1983 « 08 Nov 2019, 21:04
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 26 Oct 2015, 15:07

Was trying to find a thread to tag this info to, but nothing really relevant.

I know someone asked if the lock wafers are the same in original door...

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Last post by Bluebell1983
08 Nov 2019, 21:04
Hightop Insulation

Last post by RogerT « 07 Nov 2019, 21:32
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by Ant-t » 05 Nov 2019, 00:20

I'm replacing the old carpet lining in my hightop, can anyone recommend modern insulation to replace the 30 year old stuff as I'm planning on...

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Last post by RogerT
07 Nov 2019, 21:32
Stupid offside mirror grrrrrrrrrr!!

Last post by izzybarnard « 03 Nov 2019, 20:35
Replies: 18
by Troopy » 12 May 2019, 18:16
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Has anyone come up with a way to adjust the passenger mirror by themselves to any effect?

Mine keeps getting knocked and I get in, see it isn't...
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Last post by izzybarnard
03 Nov 2019, 20:35
Opinions on this bed please

Last post by mshaw1980 « 31 Oct 2019, 17:44
Replies: 47
by Les Shoes » 13 Jan 2016, 19:35
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Hi, hopefully getting the van home this weekend finally. First job once I get started is to get a bed in there, I've been looking at this - mainly...
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Last post by mshaw1980
31 Oct 2019, 17:44
How to remove original front mud flaps ‘90 Westy California

Last post by sweetaswesty « 31 Oct 2019, 15:19
Replies: 2
by sweetaswesty » 31 Oct 2019, 12:36

Hi
Can anyone advise?
I’m trying to remove the original front mud flaps from our 1991 Westy California. The two little bolts undid easily but the...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
31 Oct 2019, 15:19
Roof seal/trim for Holdsworth Villa 2 pop-top

Last post by jas915 « 31 Oct 2019, 08:12
Replies: 1
by DM164 » 30 Oct 2019, 15:32

Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement trim for the Holdsworth roof?
It sits around the roof lip in the gutter. The gutter doesn't sit...

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Last post by jas915
31 Oct 2019, 08:12
Messed first post up sorry

Last post by Jeff J « 27 Oct 2019, 05:34
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by jacko1967 » 23 Oct 2019, 15:24

How it comes out of the van please undone all the visible screws Any help would be great first time removing a sliding window

Sent from my iPhone...

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Last post by Jeff J
27 Oct 2019, 05:34
Major body work decision

Last post by mighty millsy « 26 Oct 2019, 21:01
Replies: 3
by stesully » 24 Oct 2019, 20:26

My 1987 1.6TD has failed it's MOT & now I'm left with a major decision. My wife thinks we've invested to much money into it already. Over the last 2...

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Last post by mighty millsy
26 Oct 2019, 21:01
Hi can anybody give me an insight into how this sliding wind

Last post by jacko1967 « 23 Oct 2019, 15:19

by jacko1967 » 23 Oct 2019, 15:19

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by jacko1967
23 Oct 2019, 15:19
Bumper colour?

Last post by huggy76 « 22 Oct 2019, 18:04
Replies: 2
by huggy76 » 22 Oct 2019, 16:05

Evening guys

What would the original colour of the steel bumpers been on my 1984 camper. They are black but would they have been gloss as original?...

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Last post by huggy76
22 Oct 2019, 18:04
3 point seatbelts in the middle row?

Last post by ZsZ « 22 Oct 2019, 11:59
Replies: 2
by h00per » 20 Oct 2019, 23:10

Is it possible? I seem to remember reading that it was an option, but struggling to see how you fix them. My bus has a fixing point high in the C...

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Last post by ZsZ
22 Oct 2019, 11:59
Body shops Hampshire

Last post by Lozza « 15 Oct 2019, 19:12
Replies: 2
by Lozza » 01 Oct 2019, 19:19

Can anyone recommend a body shop in or around Hampshire? My high top needs the guttering replaced, and whatever else becomes evident once the top is...

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Last post by Lozza
15 Oct 2019, 19:12
Body shops in East Yorkshire?

Last post by DM164 « 14 Oct 2019, 13:55

by DM164 » 14 Oct 2019, 13:55

Leaky windscreen needs looking at and i'm expecting it to need some welding otherwise i'd have a go myself.

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Last post by DM164
14 Oct 2019, 13:55
Sliding door back edge adjustment

Last post by Rhino77 « 12 Oct 2019, 17:47
Replies: 2
by Rhino77 » 26 Sep 2019, 18:36

Hi all,

Does anyone know; which of the adjustment points would bring the back edge in to line? I've tried them all with seemingly no effect, other...

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Last post by Rhino77
12 Oct 2019, 17:47
puddles inside engine bay

Last post by Swebby « 12 Oct 2019, 11:18
Replies: 5
by h00per » 11 Oct 2019, 19:21

I'm guessing there is a blocked drain, but where is it?

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Last post by Swebby
12 Oct 2019, 11:18
How much welding can a van take?

Last post by Ant-t « 09 Oct 2019, 23:18
Replies: 8
by LewisMac » 22 Jul 2019, 13:47

It seems like you can buy every panel needed to replace rusted ones and i'm just wondering how many times can you replace a panel?

Will they all...

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Last post by Ant-t
09 Oct 2019, 23:18
Leaks

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Oct 2019, 14:23
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 07 Oct 2019, 12:51

Hi,
It is leak time.
Windscreen has decided to leak so has the sliding door window.
What has anyone used as a sealant? Has anybody used Capt Tolley...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Oct 2019, 14:23
Leisuredrive Hightop Luggage Area Size?

Last post by andrew882 « 07 Oct 2019, 08:14
Replies: 3
by andrew882 » 01 Oct 2019, 08:55

Hi all,

Does anyone happen to know the size of the luggage area on the top of a Leisuredrive hightop roof?

I'm after the 'footprint' area if that...

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Last post by andrew882
07 Oct 2019, 08:14
Rear panel replacement on an Autohomes camper

Last post by maxstu « 01 Oct 2019, 12:20
Replies: 11
by komet90 » 26 Sep 2019, 19:19

Hi

My T25 Autohomes camper rear offside lower panel and outer sill below the fridge/heater grills have rusted through, so it's time to get them...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Oct 2019, 12:20
Skylights/Sunroof

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Sep 2019, 01:10
Replies: 2
by Fugeh » 27 Sep 2019, 13:57

I recently saw a T3 (at the Nurburgring!) which had a high top with additional sunroofs/skylights on. They were German so I didn't get very far when...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Sep 2019, 01:10
Bristol respray

Last post by MOD « 14 Sep 2019, 19:28

by MOD » 14 Sep 2019, 19:28

Hi all,
Please can anyone recommend a paint sprayer for my van. I have been let down. I am in no rush, so someone could work on it whilst doing more...

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Last post by MOD
14 Sep 2019, 19:28
Sliding door not opening

Last post by jacko1967 « 11 Sep 2019, 16:41
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 11 Sep 2019, 08:35

Morning all away in Cornwall at moment and our sliding door won’t open from the inside we’ve had to use the front doors to get out, on trying from...

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Last post by jacko1967
11 Sep 2019, 16:41
What gauge of steel for repairs?

Last post by clift_d « 10 Sep 2019, 20:24
Replies: 17
by davegsm82 » 25 Feb 2016, 09:17
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I found some extra unintended ventilation holes in the floorpan of my bus yesterday under in the passenger footwell.

What thickness of steel do I...
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Last post by clift_d
10 Sep 2019, 20:24
Rusty Gutter Repairs

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Sep 2019, 20:04
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 10 Sep 2019, 12:24

I have a T25 Devon Eurovette Hitop and it has very rusty gutters for all the usual reasons. The van itself is great apart from this and so I would...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Sep 2019, 20:04
headlight grill pins

Last post by Jim San « 07 Sep 2019, 17:33
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 04 Sep 2019, 12:44

hi everyone what are the best headlight grill pins to get as my ones are a bit hit and miss as its hard to see as i have a headlight spoiler fitted...

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Last post by Jim San
07 Sep 2019, 17:33
SEATCOVERS

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 05 Sep 2019, 11:35
Replies: 1
by tatoes » 05 Sep 2019, 10:05

can anyone tell am a new member me if they know where I can get the seat covers repaired on my t25 auto sleeper I am a new member hope I have done...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
05 Sep 2019, 11:35
Seat repostion

Last post by paperhouselad « 02 Sep 2019, 13:37
Replies: 6
by vwrickshaw » 01 Sep 2019, 20:57

Hi, i am 6ft 2in tall and the seast on my t25 autosleeper/trident only goes back the standsrd distance...could anyone tell me what is stopping the...

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Last post by paperhouselad
02 Sep 2019, 13:37
Early sliding door handles

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2019, 20:49
Replies: 1
by markbradley » 30 Aug 2019, 13:35

Hey guys!

I'm looking for a sliding door handle asap. The only place with them in stock is brickworks and they're £100! Anyone have a spare or know...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2019, 20:49
T25 turret pop up alternatives

Last post by flinny01 « 01 Sep 2019, 13:25

by flinny01 » 01 Sep 2019, 13:25

Hey everyone,

Am currently gutting our T25 ready for bodyshop and respray, then its on to interior.

I'm looking at raising a 1/4 section of roof...

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Last post by flinny01
01 Sep 2019, 13:25
B-pillar water tank filler

Last post by Savara « 01 Sep 2019, 07:23
Replies: 1
by Savara » 01 Sep 2019, 07:22

Hi All
Just got a new van (1983) 1.9 WBX, lovely exterior but interior needs totally gutting and starting again. There seems to be a water filler...

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Last post by Savara
01 Sep 2019, 07:23
Rear Lock rebuild '82 T25

Last post by 156silver « 30 Aug 2019, 14:10
Replies: 12
by petethefeet » 19 Jan 2013, 21:09

Hi all,
I have just replaced the tumblers in the boot lock on my 1982 devon; I thought I would post some pictures to help others.
I was changing the...

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Last post by 156silver
30 Aug 2019, 14:10
Using rust buster 4941

Last post by freckvan1 « 29 Aug 2019, 10:13
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by freckvan1 » 27 Aug 2019, 10:55

Morning All,

Well I’m hoping someone will confirm I’ve done the right thing !

Cleared all rust from O/S Snorkel Box , Vactan, two coats Rustbuster...

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Last post by freckvan1
29 Aug 2019, 10:13
What have you done to the rust on your T25 recently?

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Aug 2019, 14:02
Replies: 15
by itchyfeet » 15 Aug 2019, 17:56
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It's never ending, I chip away each year.

Tonight I went around the near side trailing arm of the pop top taking loose rust off with a wire wheel...
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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Aug 2019, 14:02
Alternative fiamma brackets

Last post by Mocki « 26 Aug 2019, 21:25
Replies: 2
by andrew882 » 26 Aug 2019, 16:03

Hi all,

I've just picked up an f45 awning that I want to fit to my van, and have almost had a stroke when I saw the cost of the fiamma brackets!...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Aug 2019, 21:25
Plastic double glazed windows

Last post by Aidan « 25 Aug 2019, 17:59
Replies: 4
by jacko1967 » 23 Aug 2019, 10:30

Hi I have a 1988 carthgo conversion I am hoping to change the LH middle sliding window as it leaks it’s a bonoplex double glazed one and looks...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Aug 2019, 17:59
Wandering rear seat cushions Devon Conversion

Last post by H Julia « 20 Aug 2019, 17:20
Replies: 8
by matt brighton » 14 Aug 2019, 07:08

Hi

Always had this issue but would like now to solve it somehow.

Odd question but is a niggle that I'm sure has a simple answer

The seat cushions...

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Last post by H Julia
20 Aug 2019, 17:20
Fitted my Brickwerx Roof bars Today

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Aug 2019, 07:44
Replies: 4
by Cobra88 » 17 Aug 2019, 17:50

As per title

Bought a pair of the Brickwerx Custom Tintop Roof Bars

fitted in a few minutes
superb quality and lightweight but incredibly strong....

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Aug 2019, 07:44
1980 Westfalia cab seat covers

Last post by wil7496 « 16 Aug 2019, 09:19
Replies: 3
by wil7496 » 15 Aug 2019, 15:16

Are the original seat covers still available for the early Westfalias, if so, could someone post a link to them. Thanks in advance.

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Last post by wil7496
16 Aug 2019, 09:19
Help with westfalia rear badges

Last post by chrisdc « 15 Aug 2019, 21:03
Replies: 1
by Paulo&Rusty » 12 Aug 2019, 23:28

Hi guys

Can anyone help me with my rear badges on my 1980 westfalia?

I’m pretty sure it’s a joker - the rear tailgate has no badge recess in the...

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Last post by chrisdc
15 Aug 2019, 21:03
Sliding door came off, door is on, is it safe to drive?

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Aug 2019, 20:10
Replies: 8
by Middle29 » 13 Aug 2019, 10:43

Hi all, sliding door has come off, I’m away in Wales at the mo. Managed to get it in and locked with the mechanism and u piece facing outside the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Aug 2019, 20:10
Couple of question about the Offside 'fridge' panel / floor

Last post by andyvw « 15 Aug 2019, 15:32
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by andyvw » 15 Aug 2019, 14:44

Just stripped out the Autosleeper interior ready to replace the outer sill and lower panel.
I have the excellent Schofield panel in hand.

The...

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Last post by andyvw
15 Aug 2019, 15:32
Pen / pencil sander?

Last post by johnxl « 13 Aug 2019, 13:53
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by itchyfeet » 19 Apr 2019, 12:34
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I'm looking for a small electric vibrating sander with replaceable pads and suggestions?

Like a detail sander but much smaller for treating rust...
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Last post by johnxl
13 Aug 2019, 13:53
Turning mt t25 into a 5 seater?!

Last post by Pinkythelabrat « 10 Aug 2019, 13:33
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by OxfordBertha25 » 18 Jul 2019, 18:11
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First of all I'm new to this so please be gentle! I recently purchased my first t25 as a project (bit scabby), but one thing I do have to do after...
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10 Aug 2019, 13:33

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