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window wont wind up fully

Last post by Wychall « 18 Sep 2012, 12:01
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by cezza333 » 18 Sep 2012, 09:02

Hi guys I have a.t25 manual windows and drivers side has.broke onme. It winds up and down as normal but when it's a inch away from closing it stops...

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Last post by Wychall
18 Sep 2012, 12:01
sliding door (lock)

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Sep 2012, 22:39
Replies: 4
by bicolour » 17 Sep 2012, 19:14

is there any way to lock the sliding door from the inside of the van.

i currently lock from the outside and get in though the passanger door but...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Sep 2012, 22:39
front spoiler

Last post by bradders89 « 17 Sep 2012, 11:29
Replies: 6
by smile83 » 09 Sep 2012, 19:20

:D hi im so happy just got a front spoiler for my van for £20 including fixing kit.now the only problem is do i fit it to my big front bumper or put...

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Last post by bradders89
17 Sep 2012, 11:29
tight fitting 1/4 light seals

Last post by chappers « 16 Sep 2012, 18:53
Replies: 6
by chappers » 11 Sep 2012, 17:52

My spraybay is trying to fit the new fixed 1/4 window seals (from VW heritage) . has anyone got any tips because they wont fit, they have tried hot...

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Last post by chappers
16 Sep 2012, 18:53
A familiar story Hectors refurb

Last post by Doogs « 16 Sep 2012, 18:53
Replies: 58
by Doogs » 26 Feb 2012, 18:25
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Hi all, I've finally managed to get a shed to work from to get on with trying to sort out the bits and pieces in Hector my 87 Komet which are long...
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Last post by Doogs
16 Sep 2012, 18:53
Cab door seals

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Sep 2012, 18:04
Replies: 1
by chappers » 16 Sep 2012, 14:37

The latest problem are the new cab doors seals, the contour is good on the door and comparing them with the old ones but when they are fitted the...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Sep 2012, 18:04
Body decals and question

Last post by jrt « 16 Sep 2012, 14:18
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by nehpets13 » 16 Sep 2012, 11:30

Hi,

Been looking for original body decals/stripes does anyone know of a company that does them or does copies of them?

Also did the T25's have a...

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Last post by jrt
16 Sep 2012, 14:18
best panels

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 Sep 2012, 14:03
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 16 Sep 2012, 12:29

Hi,
Having found a decent welder locally I am going to get on and replace all the rotten panels on my van. I was planning to get the required panels...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 Sep 2012, 14:03
saab 9-3 seat fitting

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 16 Sep 2012, 09:45
Replies: 6
by bicolour » 14 Sep 2012, 18:21

I fitted some saab 9-3 seats and as i couldn’t find any information on doing it i thought i post one up.

this is not a guide and im no expert but if...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
16 Sep 2012, 09:45
suitable air compressor for paint spraying

Last post by faggie « 15 Sep 2012, 21:51
Replies: 11
by jiffies » 13 Sep 2012, 19:16

Hi
Starting to get some surface rust coming through so thought I may tackle it myself with the possibility of spraying the whole van myself in a few...

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Last post by faggie
15 Sep 2012, 21:51
Protecting wheel arches

Last post by faggie « 15 Sep 2012, 21:39
Replies: 4
by OddJobBob » 14 Sep 2012, 17:58

My wheel arches are in need of a good coat of something or other. I have recently used Dinitrol 3125 spray to do the inside of my tailgate and it...

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Last post by faggie
15 Sep 2012, 21:39
engine hatch seal

Last post by Cyrus « 15 Sep 2012, 12:12
Replies: 11
by janieh » 25 Mar 2012, 15:53

Hi All

I've got a new engine hatch seal from Just Kampers as ours is ripped in a few places and is a pain to get back into place. The old one seems...

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Last post by Cyrus
15 Sep 2012, 12:12
Applying Seam Sealer

Last post by boatbuilder « 14 Sep 2012, 08:54
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by chriscburgess » 13 Sep 2012, 20:10

Hi

I am tackling the rust! and need to apply seam sealer. is there a correct way?

Prime bodywork first?
what size bead?
how to smooth out?
do i...

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Last post by boatbuilder
14 Sep 2012, 08:54
window rubbers for factory fitted

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Sep 2012, 22:08
Replies: 3
by miggs » 13 Sep 2012, 17:43

is this ok or a waste of money

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Sep 2012, 22:08
Rock N Roll Bed Cushions and rear Mattress Cushions

Last post by dwt25 « 13 Sep 2012, 16:15
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by timthemod » 05 Sep 2012, 12:15

Apologies, another newbie question!

I am going to make new covers for the rock and roll beds which require 2 cushions, I also need a rear cushion...

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Last post by dwt25
13 Sep 2012, 16:15
New repair panels

Last post by Viv « 13 Sep 2012, 12:47

by Viv » 13 Sep 2012, 12:47

Where can I get the rear panels for above the wheel arch on the early T25 air cooled pick up. The panel with the vents cut in. Not bothered if it's...

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Last post by Viv
13 Sep 2012, 12:47
How do I find out the paint code for my T25

Last post by skippymoss « 11 Sep 2012, 21:48
Replies: 5
by wilber71 » 11 Sep 2012, 17:53

Hi, where will I find out the paint code on my 1987 T25 ? I am wanting a paint job in the same colour, and also can you get that paint off the thread...

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Last post by skippymoss
11 Sep 2012, 21:48
Wet weather grinding

Last post by DaveandMarion « 11 Sep 2012, 19:57
Replies: 10
by DaveandMarion » 06 Jun 2012, 09:50

Made a start yesterday - you know, waited for the nice dry weather to clear first before tackling anything which required being outdoors with...

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Last post by DaveandMarion
11 Sep 2012, 19:57
lino flooring

Last post by miggs « 11 Sep 2012, 18:57
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by miggs » 08 Sep 2012, 20:37

anyone fitted a madmatz checker tile kit in there van

just wondering on finish if they look good or there a nightmare to fit etc

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Last post by miggs
11 Sep 2012, 18:57
Change round to rectangle lights

Last post by faggie « 11 Sep 2012, 17:46
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by feathers » 10 Sep 2012, 20:11

Hi - we have just bought a T25, its our first VW and we are very much looking forward to making it our own. She currently has round headlights, we...

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Last post by faggie
11 Sep 2012, 17:46
Synchro truck type wing mirrors

Last post by jonno « 11 Sep 2012, 17:17
Replies: 8
by Rob Freeman » 28 Aug 2012, 16:40

Where can you get the truck type wing mirrors seen on Synchros and will they replace the normal wing mirror with additional fixings?

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Last post by jonno
11 Sep 2012, 17:17
Where do we start? and we need some panels!

Last post by AdrianC « 11 Sep 2012, 16:21
Replies: 3
by Charliesbunnies » 11 Sep 2012, 08:13

Hi guys

So, after our visit to Busfest at the weekend, plus an estimate from a guy who does campers up, we have decided to try and do as much of our...

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Last post by AdrianC
11 Sep 2012, 16:21
Armrest on Captains Chair

Last post by boab « 11 Sep 2012, 15:03
Replies: 3
by boab » 11 Sep 2012, 12:35

Hi
Can anyone tell me how you take the armrest off a captains chair, sometimes it just hangs loose ,it looks like a small screw has come loose!!

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Last post by boab
11 Sep 2012, 15:03
Weight of a Caravelle shell?

Last post by gtavalanche « 11 Sep 2012, 10:48
Replies: 4
by syncropatrick » 09 Sep 2012, 16:38

Hi, anyone know the weight of a roofless caravelle bare shell with all doors? I've got a shell to send to the scrappers and wonder what the weight...

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Last post by gtavalanche
11 Sep 2012, 10:48
stick on windows

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 11 Sep 2012, 06:47
Replies: 4
by Jon Bisson GSY » 10 Sep 2012, 17:08

Hi,
I have seen that T4's and on can get these smart looking stick on side windows for when they do camper conversions. Has anyone had any experience...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
11 Sep 2012, 06:47
Advice on Windscreen Replacement Please

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Sep 2012, 21:49
Replies: 5
by VAN with a PLAN » 08 Sep 2012, 22:01

I am hoping some of you may be able to give some advice on the best way to organise a windscreen replacement.

Last summer I had a chip in my...

5 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Sep 2012, 21:49
Single seats?

Last post by tonytech « 10 Sep 2012, 12:26
Replies: 1
by tforturton » 10 Sep 2012, 10:58

Did VW ever produce single seats for the rear of a bus?

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Last post by tonytech
10 Sep 2012, 12:26
rust stop or the like

Last post by ray63 « 09 Sep 2012, 13:18

by ray63 » 09 Sep 2012, 13:18

hi all,had a great time at Busfest ,got parts and loads of contacts,great day and weather,.i met a guy selling rust stop and wondered if anyone had...

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Last post by ray63
09 Sep 2012, 13:18
Advice needed to remove roof bed in Hi-Top. (The sliding bit

Last post by mm289 « 08 Sep 2012, 21:31
Replies: 4
by Charlie1950 » 06 Sep 2012, 18:43

Having made new curtains for our 1989 T25 Auto-Sleeper Trident, my very clever wife is undertaking replacing all the foam seats/beds and...

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Last post by mm289
08 Sep 2012, 21:31
Respray, keeping the value and decals - advice please.

Last post by dbz864 « 08 Sep 2012, 19:03
Replies: 31
by LittleMissSunshine » 31 Aug 2012, 20:22
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Our van heads off for some mm magic next week. It is an Autohomes Komet - and well we really can't decide about the respray.

We want it to hold its...
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Last post by dbz864
08 Sep 2012, 19:03
Just the one panel???

Last post by Nij « 08 Sep 2012, 15:44
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by Nij » 07 Sep 2012, 18:26

I am hoping I can get away with just the one panel here around the fuel cap.
Where is the best/cheapest place to get a panel from (or would a cut...

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Last post by Nij
08 Sep 2012, 15:44
welding reading goring area

Last post by veedunk « 08 Sep 2012, 06:23
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by obbig » 02 Sep 2012, 13:05

hi ive got my t2 down at work near reading goring area need inner & outer sills welding on any numbers for anyone cheers bri :ok

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Last post by veedunk
08 Sep 2012, 06:23
front/back badges

Last post by Trunkster « 07 Sep 2012, 07:10
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by ladybird » 04 Sep 2012, 20:56

Hi to all at club 80/90 looking to purchase a vw badge for the front grille and one for the back ,are they easy to take off,thanks in advance

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Last post by Trunkster
07 Sep 2012, 07:10
Colour idea's

Last post by ro6er « 06 Sep 2012, 13:13
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by ro6er » 06 Sep 2012, 11:23

Hi, I'm about to embark on the long, tedious, soul destroying and yet liberating experience of re-painting my bus. Only soul destroying because of...

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Last post by ro6er
06 Sep 2012, 13:13
Transformation - 6month time-frame to unknown date

Last post by MayaTheBee « 06 Sep 2012, 10:05
Replies: 12
by MayaTheBee » 17 Jul 2012, 05:25

So here I was, getting all exited to turn this old lady into a young and vibrant eye-catching fun-mobile for the family; checking out the...

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Last post by MayaTheBee
06 Sep 2012, 10:05
Sliding Door Hinge

Last post by McCoy « 05 Sep 2012, 21:30
Replies: 8
by McCoy » 05 Sep 2012, 20:20

Hi

So my sliding door hinge is completely buggered, it's not been quite right since I bought the van and last weekend at Santa Pod I came across...

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Last post by McCoy
05 Sep 2012, 21:30
Autosleeper Trooper Pop top tape

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Sep 2012, 21:22
Replies: 3
by andydormer » 05 Sep 2012, 20:26

Hi,
The tape along the edges of the pop top sides of my 1984 Autosleeper Trooper needs replacement.
Don't want the van to look like it's held...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Sep 2012, 21:22
Need a body

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 05 Sep 2012, 19:23
Replies: 2
by Jon Bisson GSY » 04 Sep 2012, 19:08

Hi,
My mechanically excellent van is rotting out, not helped by the sea air of Guernsey where I live. Its getting to a point where I think it may be...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
05 Sep 2012, 19:23
1980 Aircooled Camper Restoration

Last post by Wookster « 05 Sep 2012, 11:24
Replies: 19
by Wookster » 13 Jul 2012, 21:01
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Hi Folks,

Just found the forum today and looking at other members work has given me encouragement for my own project. Working on these old vans is...
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Last post by Wookster
05 Sep 2012, 11:24
Caravelle Glass Seal Kinked

Last post by StuM « 04 Sep 2012, 09:31
Replies: 2
by StuM » 03 Sep 2012, 21:07

Hi All,

I fitted a Caravelle door on Sunday. Looking at the external rubber window seal, it is kinked in both bottom corners..

Any idea why? Is it...

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Last post by StuM
04 Sep 2012, 09:31
Tail gate gas strut upgrade

Last post by Trunkster « 04 Sep 2012, 08:36
Replies: 7
by pfield69 » 28 Aug 2012, 11:00

I'm looking for some guidance on the rear tail gas struts. I have a Fiamma bike rack which stays on the van pretty much all summer. At present I use...

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Last post by Trunkster
04 Sep 2012, 08:36
Tailgate rotting from the inside out

Last post by Wookster « 03 Sep 2012, 19:59
Replies: 4
by OddJobBob » 02 Sep 2012, 18:14

As the title says, my tailgate is rotting from the inside. When I opened the tailgate the other day, water poured out of the elongated holes at the...

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Last post by Wookster
03 Sep 2012, 19:59
Tailgate not shutting fully

Last post by Rust Bucket « 03 Sep 2012, 18:57
Replies: 4
by Rust Bucket » 15 Aug 2012, 19:58

Evening

Fitted a replacement tailgate and I can't get it to shut properly, its sticks out slightly on the left hand side and hard to shut. I have...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
03 Sep 2012, 18:57
new cab steps

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 03 Sep 2012, 12:53
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by jjdegaris » 02 Sep 2012, 19:23

Hi guys I'm new to all this I just bought a t3 camper not sure which version I shall post pictures anyway I need some advice about buying parts the...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
03 Sep 2012, 12:53
Wiper arms go round and round

Last post by sjmtlewy « 03 Sep 2012, 08:09
Replies: 6
by sjmtlewy » 31 Aug 2012, 09:00

Is there supposed to be a spline on the collar of the wiper arm that connects to the spindle? As mine are shiny smooth and have this terrific habbit...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
03 Sep 2012, 08:09
Marine blue LA5B or Capri blue LK5E / Which is which?

Last post by Mickyfin « 02 Sep 2012, 10:48
Replies: 4
by Mickyfin » 28 Aug 2012, 07:33

I have found out my paint codes from a fellow member on here who has the same two tone T25, as my sticker has been removed by a previous owner.

My...

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Last post by Mickyfin
02 Sep 2012, 10:48
Painting plastic bits

Last post by Mickyfin « 02 Sep 2012, 07:23
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by knine » 29 Aug 2012, 13:07

What can I use to paint the rear vents, front grill and bumper ends with ?.....What sort of paint , primer will I need?.....any help Please

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Last post by Mickyfin
02 Sep 2012, 07:23
Window repair panels

Last post by Nice Dude « 01 Sep 2012, 20:35
Replies: 2
by Nice Dude » 01 Sep 2012, 20:02

Hi, my van is suffering from the common side window rust around the frame. I have taken the windows out and they are holed/rusted in places and...

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Last post by Nice Dude
01 Sep 2012, 20:35
1989 Autohomes Kamper colour code

Last post by alannmorriss « 01 Sep 2012, 13:42
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by bideford » 24 Jun 2010, 16:55

Hi,

Anyone know the colour code for a 1989 Autohomes Kamper?

My silver sticker is missing from under the front seat - it is sort of an off white...

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Last post by alannmorriss
01 Sep 2012, 13:42
Anyone ever done vinyl wrap on T25?

Last post by Just Dash « 01 Sep 2012, 13:22
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by Just Dash » 31 Aug 2012, 00:33
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Has anyone ever vinyl wrapped their T25? Just found out its cheaper than respray, seen a couple of wrapped cars this evening & they looked great....
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Last post by Just Dash
01 Sep 2012, 13:22

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