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p38 range rover seats

Last post by shepster « 18 Jun 2019, 19:01
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 18 Jun 2019, 07:15

Has anyone fitted these? Someone on Facebook said they just need de-seaming with an angle grinder. They looked pretty good and aren't expensive

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Last post by shepster
18 Jun 2019, 19:01
Rear hatch lock seal

Last post by multisi « 17 Jun 2019, 20:42
Replies: 7
by asterix_the_gaul » 09 Jun 2019, 08:34

Hi, so I replaced my very rusty leaking rear hatch with a good used one and swopped over the lock, however it appears the new hatch is off a later...

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Last post by multisi
17 Jun 2019, 20:42
Masking tape stuck on

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Jun 2019, 10:00
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 15 Jun 2019, 21:32

I masked up prior to rollering. Then broke my leg so it's been stuck on for weeks. When I went out and pulled a strip today paint came off with it....

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Jun 2019, 10:00
Wheel colour

Last post by 300CE « 13 Jun 2019, 18:44
Replies: 12
by Sir Brixalot » 12 Jun 2019, 11:00

I've got an auto sleeper in l90d and maroon stripes. My wheels look shabby and need a refurb. It crossed my mind to match the wheels to the stripe....

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Last post by 300CE
13 Jun 2019, 18:44
Dynamat vs welding a rib across panels

Last post by bigherb « 13 Jun 2019, 10:51
Replies: 2
by GreenBlood » 13 Jun 2019, 08:48

I have my t25 striped out to do some welding of rust holes. I’m wondering if on some of these panels around the cab area welding a rib of steel...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Jun 2019, 10:51
birkholz plastic windows

Last post by rustycamper « 09 Jun 2019, 20:41

by rustycamper » 09 Jun 2019, 20:41

hi, i have a leaking birkholz plastic window, cant see how they fix in,cant see any fixing screws has anyone got one out?would they just be glued in...

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Last post by rustycamper
09 Jun 2019, 20:41
Seat covers..

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 07 Jun 2019, 12:25
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 13 May 2019, 16:51

My brown vinyl seats are getting pretty tired, and brown captain seats are rare and expensive, looking like I'll probably not pursue those after...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Jun 2019, 12:25
Installing 3 point belts in the back

Last post by clift_d « 04 Jun 2019, 21:02
Replies: 2
by adburns » 04 Jun 2019, 09:25

Hi,

I recently bought a T25 and I'm looking to replace the 2 lap belts in that back with 2 three-point belts for my 2 children, who are 3 and 7....

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Last post by clift_d
04 Jun 2019, 21:02
Holdsworth Villa- 3 Pop -Top Window Repair

Last post by nesty « 03 Jun 2019, 17:49
Replies: 7
by gutmeg » 02 Jun 2019, 13:48

Hi All
Hope all good in driving and Camping in the T25 scene on here.
I have a question please, and if anybody has done this I would very much...

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Last post by nesty
03 Jun 2019, 17:49
Sill repair

Last post by RogerT « 02 Jun 2019, 18:34
Replies: 10
by Gordo89 » 28 May 2019, 06:28

Currently cleaning up the underside of the van while the fuel tank is out.

I have been wire wheeling any rust spots and have reached the sill, under...

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Last post by RogerT
02 Jun 2019, 18:34
Fitting whistle stops

Last post by mariner « 29 May 2019, 15:14
Replies: 2
by mariner » 29 May 2019, 10:20

Hi all. I've just ordered some whistle stops but I'm a little uncertain where they fit. Do they fit onto the cab door itself or the channel that runs...

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Last post by mariner
29 May 2019, 15:14
Does anyone know.....

Last post by shepster « 27 May 2019, 14:05
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by shepster » 22 May 2019, 15:23

.........if all factory sliding doors have the same size windows?

I've and early van, 1984, with early sliding door, it was originally a panel van...

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Last post by shepster
27 May 2019, 14:05
Caravelle rear seat fittings / fixings missing?

Last post by multisi « 22 May 2019, 08:26
Replies: 7
by rundlej » 13 May 2019, 17:25

I've recently bought a Caravelle that has had a rock and roll bed fitted and I want to return to the original rear seats.
I have managed to source...

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Last post by multisi
22 May 2019, 08:26
window dosent wind to top

Last post by dave lfc « 21 May 2019, 09:22

by dave lfc » 21 May 2019, 09:22

hi everyone drivers side window wont wind to the top.leaves about 1/2 inch gap at the top,any ideas,cheers dave :ok

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Last post by dave lfc
21 May 2019, 09:22
side window

Last post by 100leelee « 17 May 2019, 22:58
Replies: 3
by tonic » 16 May 2019, 16:54

Hi Have removed side sliding window from my van, now wish to refit with new rubber. Do i fix the rubber to the frame then fix it to the van using...

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Last post by 100leelee
17 May 2019, 22:58
sliding door handle

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 16 May 2019, 18:44
Replies: 5
by Wear Sunscreen » 16 May 2019, 11:06

have just broken my sliding door handle, how do I know if a new one is the correct one. My vehicle is registered 1984 so cant decide if I should have...

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
16 May 2019, 18:44
Sliding door adjustment

Last post by 100leelee « 14 May 2019, 22:03
Replies: 2
by 100leelee » 12 May 2019, 15:10

A question...
Refitted sliding door, adjusted so it’s level in terms of front and rear edge and gap around the door.. however the top rear edge...

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Last post by 100leelee
14 May 2019, 22:03
windscreen rubber

Last post by tonic « 11 May 2019, 16:51
Replies: 4
by tonic » 10 May 2019, 20:06

Hi Just purchased a jk best quality screen rubber, is this the best choice. Have been reading negative reports on here about them. Any advice would...

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Last post by tonic
11 May 2019, 16:51
Best way to remove tailgate round VW badge please

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 May 2019, 16:14
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 11 May 2019, 10:35

As title, mine only has one clip and I want to add one which means removing badge but I don't want to break it.

thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 May 2019, 16:14
Recommend me a window seal please

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 May 2019, 10:27
Replies: 18
by itchyfeet » 28 Apr 2019, 11:08
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Just spent an hour fighting a JK seal for a panel van cut window before giving up.

Yes I know I should know better but I fitted JK years ago and...
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Last post by itchyfeet
11 May 2019, 10:27
Seat belt fastener, plastic rivet thingy

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 May 2019, 17:25
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 04 May 2019, 17:34

anybody know where I can get one of these to stop the fastener ( or what ever its called) dropping down?

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 May 2019, 17:25
New headlining - shame it doesn't fit!

Last post by Jim San « 08 May 2019, 18:28
Replies: 1
by Wychall » 08 May 2019, 17:25

As my bus is fresh out of the paint shop, I decided to treat her to a new headlining. I did a bit of asking around (and googling) and decided to go...

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Last post by Jim San
08 May 2019, 18:28
Sliding door repair time. Any advice?

Last post by nesty « 05 May 2019, 01:04
Replies: 15
by chewbacca » 09 Feb 2019, 21:32
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Hi guys.
Sliding door is coming off tomorrow to deal with some rust on the bottom corner.
There's some rust above the sill which I'm going to tackle...
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Last post by nesty
05 May 2019, 01:04
Pastel White L90D?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 May 2019, 23:53
Replies: 21
by nesty » 03 May 2019, 17:13
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I was looking for some touch up paint, so ordered some Pastel White L90D online.
Anyway opened the bottle top and looks like Beige. I am thinking...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 May 2019, 23:53
Threshold strip

Last post by Jeff J « 02 May 2019, 04:39
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Apr 2019, 18:16

Mine is rough and ready zinked type, very practical but doesn't look great. Is there any out of the can paint tough enough for it. Thinking Hammerite...

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Last post by Jeff J
02 May 2019, 04:39
Sealing windows

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 May 2019, 06:17
Replies: 8
by Michael4 » 22 Apr 2019, 09:15

I read that many reckon that sealing the windows when replacing them after working on the rust etc is a good idea.

Does this mean sealing between...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 May 2019, 06:17
Double Bench captain front seat?

Last post by crazyhorse « 29 Apr 2019, 23:07
Replies: 1
by Da dan » 29 Apr 2019, 19:28

My brother has just bought a t5 Camper and the best thing about it is the bench seat in the front, as it turns around to face the back. Is there a...

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Last post by crazyhorse
29 Apr 2019, 23:07
foam / sponge in bottom of front A pillar ?

Last post by Just_Kitt « 27 Apr 2019, 21:48
Replies: 20
by Just_Kitt » 22 Feb 2019, 11:26
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Just re-doing my underseal round the wheel aches and came across some foam / sponge filling to bottom of the front pillars (both sides) of the van...
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Last post by Just_Kitt
27 Apr 2019, 21:48
Body strip

Last post by adie89 « 27 Apr 2019, 19:56
Replies: 8
by nesty » 27 Apr 2019, 01:17

Can anyone tell me what this strip is called?
Thanks

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Last post by adie89
27 Apr 2019, 19:56
Holdsworth roof strip

Last post by nesty « 27 Apr 2019, 14:32

by nesty » 27 Apr 2019, 14:32

I can't find this on just kampers, is this a specific Holdsworth strip, as mine goes all around, though mine is looking a bit shabby and peeling off...

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Last post by nesty
27 Apr 2019, 14:32
Spotweld drill bit size

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Apr 2019, 07:03
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 25 Apr 2019, 12:01

Are all spotwelds on a T3 the same size, what size drill is best or does it vary?

Anybody know?

thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Apr 2019, 07:03
Insulation

Last post by Oilline « 22 Apr 2019, 20:20
Replies: 7
by crazyhorse » 20 Apr 2019, 10:17

Hi all,

Im planning to insulate the van next week.

I know this has been written to death.. but one last go.

2 questions

1. What do pepole do with...

7 Replies

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Last post by Oilline
22 Apr 2019, 20:20
Rear Hatch Seal

Last post by 100leelee « 22 Apr 2019, 19:59
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 22 Apr 2019, 15:01

Hi
Bought a pre loved tailgate surround seal.
Come to fit it and it’s way too short.
Am I missing something or have I just been short changed??

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Last post by 100leelee
22 Apr 2019, 19:59
Sliding door lock problems

Last post by maxstu « 21 Apr 2019, 21:04
Replies: 1
by matthew13 » 20 Apr 2019, 19:28

I have a 1983 T25 2 ltr petrol van, and today i opened the sliding door as per normal but now it wont shut!! The sliding door rear catch mechanism (...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Apr 2019, 21:04
Sliding rear DOKA window locks (Latches)

Last post by rollercoaster « 20 Apr 2019, 09:18
Replies: 7
by rollercoaster » 18 Apr 2019, 18:12

Locks dont seem to lock!
Fiddled with them a bit but nothing obvious to do,
anyone experienced this?
How does one dismantle them to see inside?
They...

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Last post by rollercoaster
20 Apr 2019, 09:18
Bumper Overriders?

Last post by Aidan « 19 Apr 2019, 07:49
Replies: 6
by blakeys80 » 31 Jan 2019, 09:56

Hello All, am I right in thinking that the Overriders I have seen on some T25s are US spec, and weren't available over here?
Also, will the late bay...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Apr 2019, 07:49
Stretchable van lining carpet

Last post by Michael4 « 15 Apr 2019, 21:44
Replies: 5
by Michael4 » 14 Apr 2019, 13:57

Lining carpet seems to come in a number of qualities/weights from different suppliers.

Any recommendations?

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Last post by Michael4
15 Apr 2019, 21:44
Seat belt knob

Last post by Wychall « 15 Apr 2019, 18:16
Replies: 4
by Wychall » 14 Apr 2019, 14:26

Can anyone enlighten me as to how to remove the upper drivers seat belt mounting? It is the height adjustable one. I guess the knob needs to come off...

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Last post by Wychall
15 Apr 2019, 18:16
Screwing around?

Last post by ZsZ « 11 Apr 2019, 14:51
Replies: 5
by Wychall » 10 Apr 2019, 19:28

Can anyone identify these screws and suggest a supplier please? They are plentiful in my 'bus so I assume they are original VW, but I have not been...

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Last post by ZsZ
11 Apr 2019, 14:51
MOT fail on hole in doorstep

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 11 Apr 2019, 09:40
Replies: 16
by mariner » 09 Apr 2019, 08:11
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Hi all. Van has just failed it’s MOT due to a hole in the nearside doorstep. Bit surprised by this as didn’t think it would be classed as structural...
16 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
11 Apr 2019, 09:40
Swivel Seat Base Swivel Guides

Last post by Oilline « 09 Apr 2019, 15:10

by Oilline » 09 Apr 2019, 15:10

I have a swivel seat base which i presumed was a Westfalia one. It does not have any guide bushes or any provision for guide bushes. These are the...

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Last post by Oilline
09 Apr 2019, 15:10
Devon roof identification

Last post by Michael4 « 08 Apr 2019, 15:37

by Michael4 » 08 Apr 2019, 15:37

Now...I know you all despise Devons and would only tolerate luxury in your Westys but...I am getting mixed advice about this roof.

Is it an Aerotop?...

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Last post by Michael4
08 Apr 2019, 15:37
Autosleeper Pop-top Roof Bonding Fail. Why?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 07 Apr 2019, 10:51
Replies: 9
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:04

So 3 years ago just before I moved abroad for work I hastily bonded my Autosleeper Poptop Roof back down to my van using Sikaflex.

I cleaned up the...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
07 Apr 2019, 10:51
Sliding Door Lock Barrel

Last post by Oilline « 07 Apr 2019, 08:44
Replies: 2
by Oilline » 05 Apr 2019, 17:52

Can anybody tell me how to remove the lock barrel from a late sliding door handle? Thanks

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Last post by Oilline
07 Apr 2019, 08:44
Window rubbers

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Apr 2019, 14:24
Replies: 1
by Michael4 » 01 Apr 2019, 09:21

It is a Devon conversion from a van.

Inevitably there is rust around the windows. It would have been nice if Devon had embraced the concept of...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Apr 2019, 14:24
Heater Tunnel between Seats Removal

Last post by Oilline « 01 Apr 2019, 19:16
Replies: 3
by Oilline » 01 Apr 2019, 16:03

Can some one tell he how the heater tunnel is fixed at the front below the gear stick.
I can see 2 black caps, are there screw heads under there ....

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Last post by Oilline
01 Apr 2019, 19:16
T3/t25 POP Top Canvas

Last post by knightman2749 « 31 Mar 2019, 18:30

by knightman2749 » 31 Mar 2019, 18:30

Hi. I put my hand through the front of the canvas of my pop top.

Who is the best supplier to source a replacement for my 1989 T3 Wesfalia...

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Last post by knightman2749
31 Mar 2019, 18:30
Sliding door rail repair panel

Last post by adie89 « 26 Mar 2019, 21:01
Replies: 1
by Cyrus » 23 Mar 2019, 14:53

Hi I have just returned from the darkside (Facebook) and I need to repair the part that holds the sliding door rail. (My door keeps falling off) the...

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Last post by adie89
26 Mar 2019, 21:01
Autosleeper window seals + fibreglass shroud

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 26 Mar 2019, 19:25
Replies: 6
by willpom » 10 Mar 2019, 18:44

Hi

Any Autosleeper owners replaced their window seals. What did you use to fit the fibreglass shrouds as well?

I got some seals from JK but failed...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
26 Mar 2019, 19:25
Window seals

Last post by markdspark « 26 Mar 2019, 17:24
Replies: 3
by markdspark » 14 Oct 2018, 10:45

1982 Diamond conversion window replacement problem. {half height top}

9 years ago I replaced the rubber on the sliding door window. At the end, the...

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Last post by markdspark
26 Mar 2019, 17:24

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