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Inner window seals

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Jun 2014, 22:30
Replies: 4
by jay41 » 30 May 2014, 14:54

Hi,

I've just bought a '87 T25 that needs some tlc but is mechanically sound, I've searched high and low for some inner window seals for the side...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 Jun 2014, 22:30
T5 seats into t25

Last post by docwalker99 « 02 Jun 2014, 20:18
Replies: 12
by Theclash » 10 Mar 2014, 21:15

Will Vw t5 front seats fit straight into t25 van
Seen some I fancy but don't know if they are a straight fit without any mods

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Last post by docwalker99
02 Jun 2014, 20:18
Roof latch spacers

Last post by clinning « 02 Jun 2014, 17:13

by clinning » 02 Jun 2014, 17:13

Having some spacer blocks made. But wondering what's best to fix then to the van. Would I have to buy special long rivets to go right through? Or is...

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Last post by clinning
02 Jun 2014, 17:13
Upholstery

Last post by The Bobdogs « 01 Jun 2014, 18:48
Replies: 11
by VWMartin » 27 May 2014, 19:05

Hi guys I've recently finished my vans interior and the only thing left is the flooring and getting the foam bed covered.

I've got the foam and...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
01 Jun 2014, 18:48
Help Please: Cab doors swing open and strain against catch

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Jun 2014, 18:46
Replies: 12
by garry247 » 27 May 2014, 16:44

As this is my first camper im hoping this is not usual and i can do something so the door opens a bit nicer rather then swinging out at 100 miles an...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Jun 2014, 18:46
drivers window loose

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 May 2014, 19:34
Replies: 5
by itchyfeet » 28 May 2014, 11:49

My drivers window is loose, it falls back a bit when down and so sometimes jambs when I wind it up unless I push it forward.

Not been in there yet...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 May 2014, 19:34
Underseal

Last post by stdomingo « 31 May 2014, 19:30
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by stdomingo » 31 May 2014, 09:10

Hi all, I'm new on this forum and I've bought myself a t25 wesfalia hightop, I got it under sealed with Schultz by a local garage for £75, after...

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Last post by stdomingo
31 May 2014, 19:30
Rattle can LT6A ESCORIAL GREEN

Last post by waltraud « 31 May 2014, 11:54
Replies: 14
by badgerfax » 20 May 2014, 20:47

My local auto parts shop has once again confirmed to me that they are useless :x never will I darken their door again. Depressing really as i'm keen...

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Last post by waltraud
31 May 2014, 11:54
Sliding Door lock cable

Last post by stew73 « 29 May 2014, 19:03
Replies: 2
by stew73 » 27 May 2014, 20:13

Hello, on an 86 Caravelle should the cable be adjustable? Mine's not so even when the door's locked the little movement in the handle opens the door....

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Last post by stew73
29 May 2014, 19:03
electric swivel seats

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 29 May 2014, 06:22
Replies: 3
by scottbott » 26 May 2014, 21:05

anyone got electric swivel seats?,how have you got the power to the seat so that it still swivels ok?,looking for some inspiration for my setup,it...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
29 May 2014, 06:22
Saab seats fitted

Last post by BHCampervan « 28 May 2014, 20:37
Replies: 9
by sciroccotune » 04 May 2014, 18:45

Hi all just wanted to share my saab seat install.

First removed the old seats and then the runners by drilling the spot welds out, tried to avoids...

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Last post by BHCampervan
28 May 2014, 20:37
Side windows (plastic)

Last post by Cableguy « 28 May 2014, 18:18
Replies: 8
by luketapis » 26 May 2014, 00:31

Hi
I bought my 1st t25 last week.
I would like to change side windows as they are very dim and scratched (plastic). Unfortunatelly I can't find a...

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Last post by Cableguy
28 May 2014, 18:18
respray door handles/grills

Last post by Sueflower « 28 May 2014, 14:44
Replies: 6
by Sueflower » 27 May 2014, 18:57

Hubby is about to start tidying up door handles and grills while our T25 is away having a respray.Any advice the best way to do it,he thinks the...

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Last post by Sueflower
28 May 2014, 14:44
Inner arch hole

Last post by clinning « 28 May 2014, 11:27
Replies: 16
by clinning » 26 May 2014, 19:28
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I have got my test tomorrow and forgot to do anything about a hole I found in the inner rear arch. Will this fail?

If so any suggestions for a...
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Last post by clinning
28 May 2014, 11:27
Rear tailgate lock not working

Last post by JimmyT25 « 27 May 2014, 09:05
Replies: 2
by JimmyT25 » 24 May 2014, 21:19

Hello

I have an issue with the lock on the tailgate of my van, basically it won't work with the key that I have for all the other locks, is there a...

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Last post by JimmyT25
27 May 2014, 09:05
Panel Supplier Recommendations

Last post by jswagger « 24 May 2014, 19:39
Replies: 2
by jswagger » 22 May 2014, 15:01

Hi,

I need to get some new cab steps and a rear wheel arch tall panel. Any recommendations for suppliers? Are the Klokkerholm ones that JK do any...

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Last post by jswagger
24 May 2014, 19:39
Best sealant for patching up bodywork below window seal?

Last post by discipleofsketch « 24 May 2014, 14:31
Replies: 12
by discipleofsketch » 22 May 2014, 16:15

Ok, I know that the only real solution is to replace the seal after repairing the body work, but lets say that someone has a hole in the bodywork...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
24 May 2014, 14:31
Bodywork repair and repainting.... ongoing updates

Last post by JimmyT25 « 24 May 2014, 12:39
Replies: 39
by JimmyT25 » 26 Mar 2014, 19:44
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Firstly, hello everyone.

I'm James and I have a orange and cream 1982 T25 'bus' which I am currently converting into a camper van, with the help of...
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Last post by JimmyT25
24 May 2014, 12:39
Weight of rear door with glass in

Last post by NicBeeee « 23 May 2014, 11:38
Replies: 30
by NicBeeee » 09 Jan 2014, 20:31
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Long shot but does anyone know what the weight of a rear door with standard glass in weighs, perhaps someone has needed to send one by courier or...
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Last post by NicBeeee
23 May 2014, 11:38
Standard mirror glass replacement

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 May 2014, 06:55
Replies: 14
by RobH » 19 Nov 2013, 21:57

Do the standard (non-electric) door mirrors come apart to replace the glass or is it a full new mirror? Any recommendations for glass or new mirror?

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 May 2014, 06:55
Just used my van to move a gate post

Last post by jimpainter « 22 May 2014, 20:41
Replies: 3
by col.decker » 22 May 2014, 16:16

A tiny error in judgement has resulted in a rather impressive hole on the rear wing (passenger side / sliding door).

So a question: fixable with...

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Last post by jimpainter
22 May 2014, 20:41
New T25 owner, rust question & on-going updates

Last post by thecyrusvirus « 22 May 2014, 19:42
Replies: 26
by thecyrusvirus » 25 Apr 2014, 15:08
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Hi Folks

Just picked up a T25 that has been SORN for past 18 months

Had to drive to MOT test center in order to legally move it and as such just...
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Last post by thecyrusvirus
22 May 2014, 19:42
Which window seal?

Last post by JamesKT25 « 22 May 2014, 09:05
Replies: 15
by richlaz » 20 May 2014, 09:47
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First of all I'd like to apologise for my stupidity... :lol:

I need to replace the seal on my windscreen (famous wet footwells).

I have no idea...
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Last post by JamesKT25
22 May 2014, 09:05
Not the Usual Rear Seat Belt Question

Last post by 2stops « 21 May 2014, 21:28
Replies: 4
by 2stops » 21 May 2014, 11:34

Am looking at fitting a 3 point rear belt in my 89 Caravelle...

Question is, do the pre-fitted mounting points have captive nuts behind them, or do...

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Last post by 2stops
21 May 2014, 21:28
slider hinge seal

Last post by beccalou72 « 21 May 2014, 19:34

by beccalou72 » 21 May 2014, 19:34

Hi,

Please could anyone tell me where we could get the seal for the slider hinge (the bit that goes into the door as opposed to the actual sliding...

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Last post by beccalou72
21 May 2014, 19:34
Just found a hole in my floor!

Last post by richlaz « 21 May 2014, 17:28
Replies: 11
by richlaz » 17 May 2014, 18:12

Poking about in the van, lifted the rubber flooring up on the drivers side footwell, and uncovered a nice rusty hole in my floor (can see the steel...

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Last post by richlaz
21 May 2014, 17:28
Front windscreen leaks

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 May 2014, 16:26
Replies: 42
by jameshear » 06 May 2014, 11:08
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Hello all,

I'm suffering from the common front windscreen leak - as written about here:

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Plus my...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 May 2014, 16:26
Cleaning VW T3 seats

Last post by faggie « 20 May 2014, 22:40
Replies: 8
by eiret25 » 13 May 2014, 17:44

Hi all. Preparations are underway getting the van ready. Just wondering does any person have a method for cleaning standard cream vinyl seats. They...

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Last post by faggie
20 May 2014, 22:40
THE Postvagon (screen leak)

Last post by Cableguy « 20 May 2014, 07:29
Replies: 2
by Plasticman » 19 May 2014, 21:20

Well lloyds is being attended to and i get bored and its nice to do a few smaller jobs so this is a van i sorted for Tom last year, sparky Ray...

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Last post by Cableguy
20 May 2014, 07:29
body panels and how they go back together

Last post by shanco73 « 18 May 2014, 21:24
Replies: 18
by shanco73 » 28 Apr 2014, 17:01
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I have started to cut rotten panels out of my van, its not as bad as it looks which is a relief. However, how do you know how the panels go back...
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Last post by shanco73
18 May 2014, 21:24
Two small holes need filling...filler or spot weld ??

Last post by sternal « 18 May 2014, 16:39
Replies: 19
by sternal » 17 May 2014, 16:15
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The other day I noticed a spot of rust so I poked it and guess what it turned into a small hole no surprises there then !

Today I had a good look...
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Last post by sternal
18 May 2014, 16:39
is dynax coated sill safe to weld

Last post by Plasticman « 17 May 2014, 21:33
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 17 May 2014, 10:45

Bit peeved really, sprayed dynax into cavity about a month ago, from inside only to notice it dribbling to the floor outside.
Small hole in inner...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 May 2014, 21:33
Found a spot of rust...

Last post by max and caddy « 16 May 2014, 22:06
Replies: 14
by max and caddy » 10 May 2014, 18:28

Well more of a water filled blister in the paint..and the bottom of the arch had come away a little and was suspect..so...now it's like this!

No...

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Last post by max and caddy
16 May 2014, 22:06
Which aftermarket central locking system?

Last post by hugomonkey « 15 May 2014, 08:58
Replies: 4
by hugomonkey » 15 May 2014, 07:39

Hi there
can anyone recommend a decent, reasonably priced aftermarket central locking system
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Last post by hugomonkey
15 May 2014, 08:58
Body shop advice for accident repair on T25 - North West?

Last post by tiamo85 « 15 May 2014, 08:27
Replies: 4
by StuB » 14 May 2014, 12:17

Hi All,

Posting on behalf of my Dad, who recently had someone run into the back of his 1990 T25 camper causing minor damage (smashed rear bumper,...

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Last post by tiamo85
15 May 2014, 08:27
Tailgate bolts?

Last post by Cheeky V « 14 May 2014, 08:08
Replies: 7
by Cheeky V » 11 May 2014, 18:11

Anyone know what size/where i can get replacement countersunk bolts for the tailgate on my 1982 Cu? mine are gunna take a beating to get out and just...

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Last post by Cheeky V
14 May 2014, 08:08
Fixed 1/4 light Seals

Last post by R0B « 14 May 2014, 01:22
Replies: 2
by vwroyd » 13 May 2014, 11:30

Hi,

I could really do with getting some new fixed 1/4 light window seals, does anyone know where I can get a pair or is my best bet to convert to...

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Last post by R0B
14 May 2014, 01:22
my van respray (photos added )

Last post by shanco73 « 13 May 2014, 20:13
Replies: 23
by hulky » 11 Mar 2014, 19:38
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Here is a couple photos of my van and during its full respray.i will try to put some photos of before during and after as i have just worked out how...
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Last post by shanco73
13 May 2014, 20:13
Removed my high top roof today, found a wee surprise...

Last post by andyh10 « 12 May 2014, 11:59
Replies: 17
by ianders » 11 May 2014, 14:27
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Any thoughts on this? Patch-able or whole new roof panel?

On another note, has anyone considered doing a boat conversion?
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Last post by andyh10
12 May 2014, 11:59
Early sliding door shutting issue

Last post by mattrsa « 12 May 2014, 10:09
Replies: 1
by mattrsa » 12 May 2014, 08:01

Hi Guys

I know it is a pretty common issues that the early sliding doors need a good old push to shut but mine seems to be getting worse and worse...

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Last post by mattrsa
12 May 2014, 10:09
So I started welding Doris today

Last post by max and caddy « 11 May 2014, 20:34
Replies: 5
by thecyrusvirus » 11 May 2014, 18:45

So, this is only the second time I have welded with my mig.

I cut out the rotten part of the arch (I bought a whole new nsf arch panel but it was...

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Last post by max and caddy
11 May 2014, 20:34
DIY door cards

Last post by fairwynds « 11 May 2014, 18:39
Replies: 13
by Reimotim » 19 Apr 2014, 19:52

Hi guys just finished building my own door cards and thoight I'd share my efforts.
Now to start on the back!

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Last post by fairwynds
11 May 2014, 18:39
Rock and Roll Bed when water tank fitted

Last post by Tricks « 11 May 2014, 06:32

by Tricks » 11 May 2014, 06:32

Hi All

I have an Autohomes Komet conversion which has an inboard water tank fitted against the angle, incline panel that forms the back of the...

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Last post by Tricks
11 May 2014, 06:32
Sliding Door

Last post by Jcguentner « 10 May 2014, 17:58
Replies: 4
by salgarfi » 06 May 2014, 12:41

Hello all,

It's been a long time since I've been on the forum but this problem is a right pain in the bottom. If my sliding door isn't closed just...

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Last post by Jcguentner
10 May 2014, 17:58
welding mask

Last post by Verne « 10 May 2014, 08:25
Replies: 10
by mbcamper » 05 May 2014, 20:49

For years I've used a welding mask which I have to nod my head to make it fall down over my face. Its a hit and miss experience which often doesn't...

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Last post by Verne
10 May 2014, 08:25
Replacing Solid Window with Sliding Window

Last post by timthemod « 08 May 2014, 13:41

by timthemod » 08 May 2014, 13:41

Currently have 2 solid windows in my converted 1987 panel van to camper. I want to put a sliding window on the drivers side (to aid ventilation when...

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Last post by timthemod
08 May 2014, 13:41
Very pleased. Rattle can job

Last post by meggles « 08 May 2014, 07:26
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by meggles » 26 Apr 2014, 20:31

Very pleased with this result. My neighbour got some aerosols made up for his door rather than pay a professional to do the job. I prepared with care...

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Last post by meggles
08 May 2014, 07:26
Swivel seat bases = save your money ;)

Last post by nevill3 « 07 May 2014, 21:29
Replies: 16
by ghost123uk » 26 Apr 2014, 09:04
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In General chat because that is what it is ;)

Just in case you did not know. The passenger seat can be slid all the way forward, then click the...
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Last post by nevill3
07 May 2014, 21:29
seats

Last post by sinshelley « 07 May 2014, 07:23
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by sinshelley » 06 May 2014, 19:41

Hi all,is there anyone on here who could tell me how much material it takes to cover both front seats on original seats please :ok

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Last post by sinshelley
07 May 2014, 07:23
tears in rubber mat

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 May 2014, 22:58
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by scottbott » 05 May 2014, 09:03

remember seeing something about repairing rips in the rubber mats,I cannot find it any suggestions for repairs??

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 May 2014, 22:58

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